Key points: Today’s kids are built differently. It’s the number one recurring theme in conversations with educators at every level, from the classroom to the district office. It’s not just … Read More
Key points: The world of education is always changing, and these days it’s changing faster than ever. It feels as though every week brings a new tool, practice, or learning … Read More
Key points: Technology has enhanced the opportunities for students to be creative and engage in school work that is meaningful and unique. Why creativity? Creativity is an essential skill for … Read More
Key points: Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation … Read More
This story originally appeared on the University of Georgia’s site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New … Read More
Key points: I became a reading specialist in 2015, at which point our school’s previous reading specialist was already using an online literacy platform. This was right about the time … Read More
Key points: With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges. Our main program is HMH Into Reading for younger students and … Read More
Key points: As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their … Read More
Key points: When students reach middle or high school, their attention spans are short, screens are ubiquitous, and reading takes a backseat to many other responsibilities. This is unfortunate because … Read More
This post originally appeared on the Reading Horizons blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Could Harry Potter have defeated Voldemort without the skill and support of Hermione … Read More
