Category Archives: holidays

In Honor of Presidents’ Day I am re-posting the following blog: What Do Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, JFK, and Jimmy Carter Have in Common Aside from Having Been President?

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, JFK and Jimmy Carter were all speed -readers. See how they did it. Get a special offer for yourself. Continue reading →

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Fake News Confronted by Educators, World Wide Newspapers and the Columbus Metropolitan Club.

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Schools are teaching their students to investigate the news they read Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays? Merry Christmas?

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Advanced Reading Concepts

I am posting this blog again as it is just as true now as it was when we first posted it.  This blog is different from most. This isn’t about reading. It’s not about education and it’s personal, but I … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Mighty Women in Your Life with These Books (Including Yourself)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Stories of Mighty Women to inspire the women in your life. Great blog from A Mighty Girl Inspirational Women: Biographies for Adult Readers Stories of Mighty Women to Inspire on Mother’s Day and Every Day! amightygirl.com “Moms can be an … Continue reading →

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Girl Power! Women’s History Month

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Girl Power! This is  a blog from Reading is Fundamental to celebrate International Women’s Day. “Each year, Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women, weaving their stories into our nation’s history. With the books below, you can go one step … Continue reading →

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Around the World, We Celebrate Light – Solstice Traditions

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Going along with the previously posted blog on Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas is this re-blog from Confident Parents Confident Kids:   Around the World, We Celebrate Light – Solstice Traditions.  As depressing as it is when the days get shorter and shorter, … Continue reading →

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