NCFL & Family Literacy
Media Coverage
TIME.com — April 18, 2012
TIME’s Tech Editor at Large Harry McCraken helps announce the launch of Wonderopolis’ new mobile app.
Parenting Magazine — February 1, 2012
Parenting Magazine encouraged preschool parents to visit Wonderopolis in the article “Your PreSchooler’s Toughest Questions Answered” in case they get really stumped. View the article (pdf).
Education Nation — December 8, 2011
On Education Nation, part of NBC News, NCFL board member Jason Falls discussed social media and and its educational implications. Social Media Belongs in the Classroom advocated embracing technology in schools to better prepare students for the future. The Huffington Post also published an excerpt of Falls’ piece.
The Epoch Times — December 2, 2011
TheEpochTimes.com featured the 2012 Libraries and Families Award, made possible by Better World Books. In Literacy Awards to Give $30,000 to Libraries, NCFL VP Emily Kirkpatrick emphasized the role that parental involvement plays in a child’s educational success.
Education Nation — November 7, 2011
On Education Nation, part of NBC News, NCFL VP Emily Kirkpatrick discussed the recent reading results from the Nation’s Report Card. The Nation’s Report Card: Better Reading Scores Start at Home described how online resources like Wonderopolis.org can help inspire a love of learning in families.
The New York Times — November 1, 2011
The New York Times‘ Education section reported on the inauspicious reading gains unveiled by the Nation’s Report Card. Since 1990s, U.S. Students’ Math Has Sharpened, but Reading Lags quoted NCFL President and Founder Sharon Darling on the important role parents’ literacy plays for their children’s education.
TIME Magazine — November 1, 2011
TIME.com’s NewsFeed blog published a post on the results from the Nation’s Report Card. National Report Card: Students Score Modestly Better in Math, While Reading Stays the Same quoted NCFL President and Founder Sharon Darling on the results’ implications for closing the achievement gap between white students and other races.
Parenting.com — October 6, 2011
The Mom Congress blog on Parenting.com encouraged readers to apply to be a Wonder Family for Wonderopolis’ America’s Wonder Year Adventure 2012.
Redbook — October 2011
Redbook magazine listed the National Center for Family Literacy and our partner Better World Books in its article, “6 simple ways you can help kids learn to read” in its October 2011 print edition.
EducationWorld — August 2011
EducationWorld.com has reviewed Wonderopolis and given it five stars, the highest possible rating. “For teachers, this is a terrific resource for breaking up the monotony that can creep into the classroom.”
TIME Magazine — August 16, 2011
TIME Magazine named Wonderopolis one of The 50 Best Websites of 2011. Wonderopolis was one of five websites included in the Family & Kids category of the list.
The Huffington Post — August 16, 2011
The Huffington Post featured NCFL partner Better World Books’ new Book for Book program. Can Buying a Book Help Kids and the Environment? also discussed the Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award.
New York Family — August 2011
New York Family magazine included Wonderopolis in its “Five Websites For Worldly Wisdom” list, part of the Click And Learn — 15 Educational Apps That Inspire Curiosity And Learning feature in its August 2011 print edition (and also posted on the magazine’s website).
WHAS11 — July 28, 2011
WHAS11, a television news station in Louisville, Ky., interviewed NCFL Vice President Emily Kirkpatrick about NCFL’s new suite of resources to help make sure Hispanic students are successful in college.
San Francisco Chronicle — July 22, 2011
The San Francisco Chronicle published an editorial written by NCFL Vice President Emily Kirkpatrick. Parents as the best teachers discussed how parents can keep their children engaged in learning during the summer months with the Wonderopolis Fremont Challenge and Wonderopolis.org’s Camp What-A-Wonder.
CNN en Espanol — June 21, 2011
NCFL recently spoke with CNN en Espanol about our newly launched resources to help support Hispanic families’ educational aspirations.
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio — June 22, 2011
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, independent consumer reviewer of toys and children’s media, talked to NCFL supporter Jenna Bush Hager about how Wonderopolis promotes families learning together.
The Courier-Journal — June 21, 2011
The Courier-Journal, the daily newspaper for the Louisville, KY, metropolitan area, published an editorial written by NCFL Vice President Emily Kirkpatrick. Fighting summer ‘slide’ discussed how Wonderopolis.org’s Camp What-A-Wonder can help parents prevent summer learning loss.
Daily Candy Kids — June 21, 2011
The Daily Candy Kids website listed Wonderopolis under its What We’re Reading section.
BabyCenter.com — June 21, 2011
Moms and the City discussed Jenna Bush Hager’s support of Wonderopolis on the Momformation blog on BabyCenter.com.
FamilyCircle.com — June 20, 2011
FamilyCircle.com’s Momster blog recommended Wonderopolis and Camp What-A-Wonder.
Tech Talk with Craig Peterson — June 19, 2011
Tech Talk with Craig Peterson, the largest radio show in the northeast for technology, interviewed NCFL Vice President Emily Kirkpatrick about Wonderopolis and Camp What-A-Wonder.
People.com — June 18, 2011
People.com mentioned Wonderopolis in an article about NCFL supporter Jenna Bush Hager.
Parents.com — June 16, 2011
Parents.com’s Goody Blog recommended Wonderopolis for keeping kids learning during the summer months.
Culture Mom — June 16, 2011
The Culture Mom website introduced Wonderopolis and Camp What-A-Wonder to its readers, discussing how the site helps parents become partners in their children’s education.
Community College Times — June 15, 2011
Community College Times published an editorial written by NCFL President & Founder Sharon Darling. Improving literacy among Hispanics is key to 2020 goal discussed family literacy’s role in helping families go to college.
LoveToKnow Children’s Books — June 8, 2011
The LoveToKnow Children’s Books website interviewed NCFL Reading Specialist Donna Elder and shared her tips for getting kids interested in reading.