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Inspiring Students Where They Are
"People are supposed to see themselves in books."
Jul 22, 2020
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Invitation to Conversation
Hey friends! It's been a June, and I'm not quite sure how it's already July, and I'd like a redo of March and April...but here we are....
Jul 7, 2020
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Diversify Your Collection: A New Series
I believe a diverse representation of literature begins hard conversations about cultural, racial, and gender differences. It's a safe p
Apr 28, 2020
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Top 10 Audiobooks for Quarantine
No more school for the rest of the year. That's where we are, and most likely, you are too. And while we're getting into a good rhythm of...
Apr 15, 2020
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Start Connecting Again (and have something for your kids to do while they're driving you nuts at
Literally, it's been one day of practicing social distancing. One. Day. We've been reading, we've been playing games, we've been doing...
Mar 17, 2020
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Self-Care and Secondary Students
Devoting time at the start of the day to an awareness of your [students'] personal needs promotes health and growth. Providing students
Dec 1, 2019
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6 Simple Tips to Encourage Secondary Readers
Our goal in this series is not to improve test scores or grades, but to develop a confidence and authentic love of reading (for pleasure) th
Nov 25, 2019
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The Need to Read (for Fun)
They question is, as educators, how do we wrestle back reading for pleasure in and amongst test prep, grading, and instruction?
Nov 18, 2019
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An Attitude Adjustment: Understanding secondary readers
Whether we acknowledge it or not, kids are bringing attitudes to reading that, in part, influence their success. Making time to uncover and
Oct 15, 2019
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Reader. Taker of walks. Observer of life. I read books to learn about what I don't know, to challenge myself, and to broaden my narrow perspective.
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7 Tips for Successful Summer Reading
It's here. Summer. Sunshine, time outside, no schedules. It's what every kid lives for. It makes the nine grueling months of school...
Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books...with You
When I was about 10, my mom gave me "the talk." This extravaganza of information meant she checked a book out of the library, complete...
Support the Right to Read: Ways for parents and teachers to constructively engage
In this post, I tackle some practical steps parents and teachers can take in order to support the right to read - for all kids.
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