Education
There are many factors that can contribute to reading success. Not only is proper reading instruction necessary at school, but what parents do at home has a great influence as well. G. Reid Lyon describes reading as a crucial skill today, and emphasizes the factors needed for success. Reading is not a natural process, but when both parents and teachers take responsibility, success can be achieved. Visit www.readingrockets.org for more information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets is a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.