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Relax, children and parents reading a book for bonding, fun and quality time. Knowledge, information and boys excited about learning a story together on the lounge sofa with their mother and father
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Parents Should Replace Screen Time With Books This Summer

The Second Lady, Usha Vance, recently unveiled a Summer Reading Challenge for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to combat the learning loss that often occurs during the summer months, the initiative encourages children to spend their break immersed in books rather than disconnected from learning. Children who choose to participate will read 12 books between now and September 4. Those who successfully submit their reading log will receive a certificate of completion, a personalized letter from the Second Lady, an America 250-themed bookmark, and an opportunity to win a trip to Washington, D.C. As a mother of three young children and expecting her fourth, Vance understands firsthand the importance of reading. She recently shared that reading is a Read More ›

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Two cute little girls sitting on a wooden platform by the river or lake dipping their feet in the water on warm summer day
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Summer Is Essential

Historically, summer has been seen as essential to give students a needed break from school for extended family time and outdoor fun. However, we need to think about this summer differently. Read More ›