As National Family Literacy Month kicks off, Columbus City Schools (CCS) emphasizes the importance of building a home reading culture. According to an announcement from Columbus City Schools, the initiative started in the 1990s following reports that many American workers lacked basic literacy skills, leading Congress to rally behind the idea of promoting family reading practices.
At the heart of the month-long celebration, CCS provides support to deepen students' educational experience through collaboration between district leaders, teachers, and families. They have enlisted various tools and activities to inspire families to embrace the practice of reading together. CCS announced they provide resources such as personalized #TogetherWeRead book bundles and have worked with community partners to ensure students have access to fresh reads all year.
CCS recommends several activities for families interested in joining the cause, including visiting their digital library, Sora, engaging with author resources on Teaching Books, and participating in the "Learning Together Challenge," a free program designed to bolster family learning throughout the month. Activities such as book-to-movie nights, audiobook trials, book exchanges, reenacting stories, and trips to the local Columbus Metropolitan Library are encouraged to spark literary interest and create family bonding opportunities.
