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Literacy

10 most challenged books feature anti-racism, LGBTQ themes

Libraries—including those in schools—saw growing demands in 2020 to remove books addressing racism and titles that shared the stories of Black, Indigenous or people of color.

State of K-12 report reveals 6 key themes for future of learning

Instructure’s annual report highlights the importance of teachers, engagement, equity and technology.

Were students really engaged in remote science in 2020-21?

A leader at the nationally acclaimed Danforth Plant Science Center says engagement during the pandemic was mixed, but the results in K-12s brought a few positive surprises.

Educators plan to rally Saturday against race theory legislation

Recent legislative pushes on critical race theory prompt those in K-12 to take Pledge to Teach the Truth.

5 ideas for in-person early literacy interventions

For many young students in the early stages of literacy, the interruption in learning brought by the pandemic has resulted in a need to go back to basics.

4 challenging words preschoolers learned from audiobooks

Interactive, audio-enhanced storybooks have proven effective at boosting vocabulary and better preparing a vulnerable population for elementary school, researchers say.

Mon Apr 5th, 2021

How to overcome disproportionality in our schools

Here are five action items to help prevent and address significant disproportionality. We must take a proactive, preventative approach to increase equitable practices.
Thu Mar 18th, 2021

Cardona: Let’s support all students, bring education back to life

The new U.S. Secretary of Education, addressing panelists and guests at Ed Fest, says there is a lot of work to be done but 'I can support you. I can guide you.'
Tue Mar 9th, 2021

Breaking the cycle of literacy issues leading to behavioral issues

A superintendent shares why struggling readers may act out in the classroom and how educators can help identify and support these students.

Tue Mar 2nd, 2021

Why biliteracy programs are needed more than ever

Bilingual programs have been shown to be effective in a number of ways, not just for learning English but in areas from cross-cultural competency to cognitive flexibility.
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Wed Feb 17th, 2021

Black History Month: 8 great free resources, lessons to explore

Educators can lean on this guidance and these items made for student learning, even in remote environments, to help promote this February's theme of "representation, identity and diversity".

Tue Feb 9th, 2021