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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25Mar2013
Thousands of people dressed as Where's Wally? descend on London park to support literacyOur Where's Wally? fun run has raised £82,000 for our charity so far.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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08Mar2013New report suggests lack of challenge in children’s reading
A report by Renaissance Learning has highlighted that children opt for easier reads.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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08Mar2013
Pen a Story to be in Pen Heaven!Get children to complete a story started by author Tom Palmer as part of our competition.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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07Mar2013Happy World Book Day 2013!
100 countries will today take part in the annual celebration of reading, World Book Day.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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07Mar2013We support The Great Easter Reading Eggspedition
The National Literacy Trust is supporting a week-long Easter-themed literacy quest.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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06Mar2013Author Chris Ryan launches a school library makeover in Islington
Chris Ryan inspired Moreland Primary School pupils to become writers at a Q & A session today.
Posted by Diana Stewart
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06Mar2013Primary schools face tougher targets
Schools Minister David Laws has announced that the Government will raise its test result targets in English and maths.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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06Mar2013
Sign up for our Where's Wally? fun run by 20 MarchJoin over 1000 people dressed as Where's Wally? in London to run, walk or jog 5/10K on 24 March.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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04Mar2013
Repeatedly reading the same book to toddlers helps them learn new wordsResearch finds that repeating stories is the best way to broaden toddlers' vocabulary.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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01Mar2013Reading on computer screens motivates boys to read
A study has revealed that girls read printed books better than boys, but boys' comprehension skills are the same as girls' when digesting hypertexts.
Posted by Jane Woodley
