What does it take to raise a kid who shows up for their community? In this episode of Advancing Literacy Beyond the Classroom, we explore civic engagement, what it looks like day to day and why it matters for literacy development. We dive into the research on building real civic habits, share practical ways families and caregivers can get involved and stay informed, and recommend books that bring these ideas to life. If you want to help your child find their voice and connect with community, this one's for you.

Episode Resources and Book Recommendations

• Raising Civically Engaged Citizens - color and black and white
• We the People is All the People by Howard W. Reeves
• On the Block: Stories of Immigrant Families edited by Ellen Oh
• The Artivist by Nikkolas Smith

Visit our Supports for Families web page for episode resources, including a printable tip sheet and a full list of book recommendations for kids. Learn more about our events, free workshops, and ways to stay connected: Teachers College Advancing Literacy

The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker to whom they are attributed. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the faculty, administration, staff or Trustees either of Teachers College or of Columbia University

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