Literacy
Find and share strategies for helping students read for knowledge, write coherently, and think critically about the written word.
3 Key Roles of School Librarians
While no one can take the place of school librarians, teachers can support students’ literacy skills by understanding librarians’ roles.308How to Audit Classroom Library for Inclusion
Is your classroom bookshelf all that it can be, for every kid in your class? Here’s how to bring it up to speed.Discovering a Disturbing Bias in Kids’ Books
Has the recent uptick in diverse characters in children’s literature translated into authentic representation? One team of researchers used artificial intelligence to investigate.Tools for Supporting Students With Reading Disabilities
Using text-to-speech tools boosts access and engagement for students with reading disabilities, leading to improved academic outcomes.The Benefits of Bringing a Book Vending Machine to Your School
A library media specialist shares logistical tips for using a book vending machine to build a strong reading community at your school.2.3kHow Music Primes the Brain for Learning
To reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research.1.7k
Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’38.3kEarly Literacy Strategies That Work
A first-grade teacher describes how she changed her approach to teaching reading using research-based insights.1.4kCommon Misconceptions About Dyslexia
Dismantling tenacious myths about dyslexia—and drawing on evidence-based practices when teaching—can make a powerful difference for students with the condition.1.2kThe Role of Working Memory in the Writing Process
High school teachers can guide students to success in writing assignments by structuring tasks to account for working memory.113
4 Reading Strategies to Retire This Year (Plus 6 to Try Out!)
A look at a few popular literacy practices that shouldn’t make the cut—along with fresh strategies that experienced teachers and literacy experts recommend instead.21.8k
What Doesn’t Work: Literacy Practices We Should Abandon
The number one concern that I hear from educators is lack of time, particularly lack of instructional time with students. Although we can't entirely solve the time problem, we can mitigate it by carefully analyzing our use of class time.116.7k
Mo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly
The author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus! chats with us about creativity, drawing as empathy, and letting kids “do 51 percent of the work.”25.8kHow to Give Positive Feedback on Student Writing
If your corrective feedback is very detailed but your positive comments are quick and vague, you may appreciate this advice from teachers across the country.773Grace Lin on Giving Young Readers a ‘Sense of Home’
The award-winning children’s book author on stories that are like friends you can turn to—and the importance of featuring characters who “share a common thread of humanity.”734
