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Podcast: Will books about Costa Rica help kids read more?

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Have you ever wondered why one book marked you more than others? The reasons can be many, but studies and experiences agree that when...
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Teachers speak out: what our Education 506 community taught us about reading in Costa Rica

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Today we come to the end of our “Let’s Read!” edition. For two months, we’ve focused on the importance of improving the reading skills...
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Getting kids to read again

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In a world where everything is now digitized and children often spend seemingly endless hours in front of a screen, it appears that the...
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What does ‘intelligence’ really mean?

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As humans, nature did not give us any physical organs designed exclusively for speech. The lungs, the mouth, the larynx, and even the vocal...
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“Reading shaped who I am today”

Jimena Rodríguez Chaves -
I've always been a reader—even when it wasn't cool. Even when it was considered "nerdy" by others. The feeling of meticulously selecting a book...
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Will books about Costa Rica help kids read more?

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Milagro González Villalobos is always on the lookout for books. She knows to keep an eye out for hidden treasures. She’s the librarian and...
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The little libraries of Tilarán

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The act of "releasing a book" is very powerful. It allows you to share the pleasure of reading with others. But what does it...
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Let’s talk about theater and reading

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This episode of our podcast is bilingual. We talk about our trip to Teatro Espressivo in Curridabat with our kids; what they learned about...
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How can Costa Ricans read more if they don’t have books?

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“The cruel reality was that there were no books and there were no libraries. It was like a bucket of cold water," says Alda...
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Costa Rica isn’t reading well — but what does this mean?

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Do you know what percentage of 15-year-olds from Costa Rica are advanced readers at the highest level? According to an international test applied in 2018...
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