Literacy news
Literacy news covers the latest news from the media and other sources, as well as updates on NLT activity. The most recent headlines are listed below and you can browse archived news by moving through the page numbers at the bottom of the page.
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Young People news stories:
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09Dec2010Better World Books launches UK site
US online bookseller and literacy fundraiser Better World Books has launched a UK e-commerce site.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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02Dec2010World Book Night: One million books up for grabs
One million books are set be given away in the UK and Ireland on 5 March to mark the inaugural of World Book Night.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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25Nov2010Dogs enrolled to support literacy in schools
Thousands of highly trained dogs are being primed for calls from schools looking for a sympathetic, and furry, ear for children with reading difficulties
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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12Nov2010Authors condemn London library cuts
Writers including Charlie Higson, Will Self and Helen Dunmore have joined former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion in condemning plans by councils that could see 130 London libraries closed.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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22Oct2010Say Hello to the 2011 National Year of Communication
Plans for the 2011 National Year of Speech, Language and Communication were unveiled this week at an event at the House of Commons.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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20Oct2010Spending Review: “The most important ingredient of a 21st century economy is well-educated children”
Whilst unveiling the biggest UK spending cuts in decades, the Chancellor outlined his belief in the importance of education. Mr Osborne said; “The most important ingredient of a 21st century economy is well-educated children who believe in themselves and
Posted by Farah Pasha
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18Oct2010World Book Night to launch in 2011
World Book Night, a new nationwide event that will see a million books given away by 20,000 people, has been given the green light.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04Oct2010Take part in a new research project and get a free report on your pupils
Want to better understand your pupils' attitudes towards literacy? The National Literacy Trust is launching a new research project and is looking for schools to take part.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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01Sep2010Study finds that girls think they are cleverer than boys from age four
Girls think they are cleverer, more successful and harder working than boys from as young as four, a study has found.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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24Aug2010GCSE results rise for 23rd year in a row
The GCSE pass rate rose for the 23rd year in a row, in results published today for candidates in England, Northern Ireland and Wales with 98.7% of entries being awarded A* to E.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
