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A roundup of some of our favorite ideas, strategies, books, and more! Browse content by topic here.

LAST UPDATED NOVEMBER 2022

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The Summer Slide

"The Summer Slide" refers to the way reading skills regress in the summer months. The good news? The best remedy may just be "supplying students with engaging and comprehensive reading materials."

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Social Emotional & Literacy

Reading can build empathy and self-esteem, or elicit anxiety and shame. Find a collection of research and tips for teachers around all things social & emotional here.

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Diversity & Cultural Relevance

Diverse representation in books is at the core of our work. Check out content from the underlying learning theories to content lists, to practical strategies in the classroom.

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Independent & Guided Reading

Students become readers by reading, and learning to make meaning from text. With dedicated time, quality choice, and differentiated on-level reading materials, we can provide a path to improved skills.

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Choosing books that peak reader interest and match their reading capabilities can be a daunting task. Here are some resources to guide you to those "just-right" texts.

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Encouraging Reading & Writing

Tips, tricks, and theories to inspire students to engage in reading and writing!

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Learning Differences and Dyslexia

Tips, strategies, and tools you can employ in your classroom to empower those with dyslexia and other learning differences.

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Engagement, Choice, & Independent Reading

Empowering students to choose which books they read and how they engage in literacy tasks is a key component in developing reader engagement and positive associations with text.

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English Language Learners

Presently, 25 percent of English language learners drop out of school. And those who graduate often lag behind their peers on academic achievement tests. These resources will help to close the achievement gap and improve ELL education outcomes.