West Virginia's Friends with Paws program places its 20th therapy dog at Brooke Middle School to boost reading comprehension and memory skills.

West Virginia's Friends with Paws program, a state-wide initiative led by First Lady Cathy Justice, has placed its 20th therapy dog, Clara, at Brooke Middle School. Studies show that therapy dogs can increase reading comprehension levels in children and improve memory skills. In New Jersey, lawmakers are considering legislation to introduce therapy dogs into elementary school classrooms, aiming to reduce stress and anxiety in students.

February 28, 2024
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