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Literacy, Home Connection, Families
As we swap traditional pencils for modern digital styluses, the value of handwriting in education might seem a bit old-fashioned at first glance.
6 mins
Handwriting
Cursive handwriting is making a comeback. Twenty-three states now require cursive instruction in their curriculum. And schools’ renewed respect for teaching cursive and handwriting isn’t about some retro nostalgia.
4 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families
Embrace the nostalgia of pen and paper on National Letter Writing Day and discover meaningful ways to celebrate the art of writing.
5 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families
As we celebrate Read a New Book Month, it's a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role of reading in our children's lives, especially at home.
4 mins
Literacy, Announcements
As the world gears up for Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, it's vital to spotlight a critical issue: the digital divide's impact on literacy.
4 mins
Teaching Tips
Independent thinking is a vital part of being in a classroom community of society because it allows each of us to find meaning.
4 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families, Announcements, Teaching Tips
National Young Readers Week - a landmark occasion for nurturing the joy of reading. Get inspired with our curated selection of books and literacy activities.
6 mins
Literacy
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7 mins
Literacy
A classroom library is “the little engine that could” of robust, differentiated literacy instruction. When well-stocked, dynamic, and talked-up by teachers, these culturally relevant collections provide all children with access to titles that may be “the” book that switches on fluent reading.
6 mins