Dog-eared page-turners: how Tashi and 388 other canines are helping Australian children to read

They love pats, don’t judge and they let you go at your own pace – perfect for instilling confidence and letting kids associate pleasure with reading ...

Meet Tashi, the miniature poodle helping children gain the confidence to read aloud – video

Tashi is one of 389 dogs across Australia that are part of the Story Dogs literacy program ...
WTVF

Meet the dog helping Nashville kids build reading confidence one story at a time

A Saint Bernard named Winston visits Nashville Public Library branches once a month, giving young readers a judgment-free audience through the READing Paws program. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A ...
Staten Island Advance

PS 44 students receive hundreds of books and a helpful homework assignment: Read to an anxious dog

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A unique literacy initiative is coming to Staten Island’s PS 44, where students will soon be able to improve their reading skills by reading to anxious dogs over the phone. The ...