{"id":360725,"date":"2026-08-02T14:32:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T14:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/360725\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T14:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T14:32:07","slug":"local-experts-discuss-the-importance-of-reading-as-students-head-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/360725\/","title":{"rendered":"Local experts discuss the importance of reading as students head back to school"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; As kids settle back into the school routine, experts say turning the page on a good book shouldn\u2019t end with summertime. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">WCTV spoke with FSU Florida Center for Reading Research, Nicole Patton-Terry. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She shared that making reading a year-round habit can strengthen brain development and set kids up for success beyond the classroom. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-center\">More Tallahassee news:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Patton-Terry said as kids read more, they are able to improve their communication skills, absorb more knowledge and freely express themselves. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">For ways on how to make reading more fun for your kid, Patton-Terry suggested allowing them to pick a book, re-reading one of their favorites or finding a book connected to their daily routine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/08\/02\/local-experts-discuss-importance-reading-students-head-back-school\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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