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For South Carolina Public Radio, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.
Each summer, when school lets out, children fall behind in reading. Research shows that students lose one to two months of reading proficiency over the summer. For struggling readers or children with learning disabilities, the losses can be even greater.
That’s why local literacy nonprofits are stepping in with book giveaways, neighborhood reading events, and parent workshops that offer practical, easy‑to‑use solutions.
Keeping a book basket in the living room, visiting a local library, or using a reading log to track progress are small acts with big benefits.
Ten minutes a day is enough to help children hold onto the skills they’ve built all year.
For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.
