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The Link Between Early Literacy and Numeracy Skill Development

September 21, 2022

The Link Between Early Literacy and Numeracy Skill Development
While early literacy and numeracy skills are normally thought of as separate areas of instruction for educators, research suggests there are important cognitive connections between early literacy and numeracy skill development.

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Dickinson College, founded in 1773, is a highly selective, private residential liberal-arts college. Chartered in 1783, just days after the conclusion of the American Revolution, Dickinson’s founder envisioned the college offering a distinctively original form of American education—one that was rigorously rooted in the traditional liberal arts and was also ultimately useful. As we face the challenges and complexities of the 21st century, Dickinson continues to seek direction from this revolutionary heritage within a contemporary context.

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