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How reading improves your mental health

We all face stress throughout our daily lives. The countless thoughts and worries that run through your brain everyday take a toll on your mental wellbeing. Reading can help curb the effects of those daily stressors. When you lose yourself in a story, your mind can … See more

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Living longer and healthier lives through volunteering

WEBStudies like Dr. Stephen Post’s on the benefits of volunteering shows that long-time volunteers report more enhanced feelings of belonging to a community and …

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Surprising health benefits of volunteering

WEBRelated Posts: February 24, 2015. Despite Busy Schedules, Students Find Time to Volunteer; September 19, 2016. The surprising reach of a $25 donation

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How reading makes kids happy and healthy

WEBBuilds confidence. The more a child reads, the more he or she will be exposed to new sounds, new words, and new ideas. As students improve their reading …

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Reading is good for your mental health

WEBIt turns out getting lost in a good book truly is the ultimate form of relaxation! Reading combats mental decline and Alzheimer’s with old age. The benefits of reading …

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Volunteering as a way out of the loneliness epidemic

WEBFeelings of loneliness stem from feeling disconnected to the community and world around you. So, to overcome those feelings of disconnection, one way to fight …

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The intersection between mental health and social-emotional …

WEBRelated Posts: March 15, 2021. A booklist for Women's History Month; April 26, 2018. Q&A: Inside Reading Partners with national board chair, Dan Carroll

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How reading promotes positive self-care

WEBAccording to the American Journal of Cultural Sociology “reading supports processes of self-understanding and self-care, and ethical reflection.” (Olave 2017) Dr. …

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The problem with illiteracy and how it affects all of us

WEBNot only do low-literate adults experience greater health difficulties, they often struggle in the workforce. According to economist William C. Wood, the financial …

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What the American Rescue Plan means for K-12 students and …

WEBReading Partners is encouraged that educational equity and national service are advanced in a variety of ways in the American Rescue Plan. As the COVID-19 …

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Why volunteering isn’t just important, it’s essential

WEBVolunteering is essential. Volunteers are advocates and problem solvers in the community of their own volition. They see a need, they fill it. It is because of our …

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Benefits & Partners

WEBReading Partners is committed to the growth and development of AmeriCorps members. We offer a supportive culture, ongoing professional development opportunities, and …

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What I learned from relocating for AmeriCorps service

WEBRelocation benefits and your living stipend. From transport to furnishing a new place, the costs associated with moving for a year of service can really add up. Luckily, …

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Reading Partners New York accelerates online tutoring plans to …

WEBFor Immediate Release. Contact: Jennifer Harwood Executive Director, Reading Partners New York. 646.606.2431 | jennifer.harwood@ readingpartners.org Nonprofit shares …

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Tips for navigating feelings and emotions with kids

WEBGeorgetown University’s Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation offers some great ideas for helping kids understand their emotions. Their …

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How libraries serve our communities, and how to return the favor

WEBIt’s no secret that Reading Partners and public libraries have a lot in common. Both public libraries and our reading centers are full of books for kids to read …

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Locations MD, NY, DC, OK, SC, TX, CA, CO, WA Reading Partners

WEBNortheast. Maryland. New York. Washington, DC. Engaging communities. Empowering students. Become a Reading Partner. See where we serve. Reading Partners is building …

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Changing expectations in educational outcomes for African …

WEBWhen we believe in the capacity of students to achieve, time and time again, studies hav e shown that students will rise to meet those expectations. The importance …

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Apply for AmeriCorps Serve a Year with Reading Partners

WEBApply for August 2024. Reading Partners is partnered with AmeriCorps, a national service opportunity that activates passionate individuals to support critical needs in communities …

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Taking an intentional gap year through AmeriCorps service

WEBGap year students have a unique opportunity to make a huge difference by completing an AmeriCorps service term with Reading Partners. But for many students or …

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