In today's episode, we discuss the importance of scholars reading at grade level. It is crucial for scholars to develop strong reading skills, as these will be essential throughout their lives. Kenya, the author of *Fulton and the Quest for the Golden Bone*, has written a children's book with the goal of helping scholars understand the significance of learning to read.

Link to the book- https://www.amazon.com/Fulton-Quest-Golden-Kenya-Usher/dp/B0DPLGZ2K4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NZYUWGEK7J2F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hgZ7QxpChRPv3XGoMpibsw.prVpvPZ7hS2DATbn-xluy9NOy9xgu_N-VdCO35HQnMw&dib_tag=se&keywords=fulton+and+the+quest+for+the+golden+bone&qid=1736376058&sprefix=fulton+quest%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1

Research article from Today's episode-

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/alabama/articles/2024-08-08/an-estimated-1-800-students-will-repeat-third-grade-under-new-reading-law

Reading Resource For Educators and Parents https://www.khanacademy.org/ela