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Literacy as Liberation: Black Reading Traditions Then & Now
Literacy is a right, but it hasn’t always been protected. Check out this Lunch & Learn exploring the history of Black literacy in America and the lessons we can carry into our present and future.
Understanding the School District of Philadelphia’s New ELA Curriculum
How are our children being taught to read? We spoke with District leaders to find out.
Queen City Readers transforms community volunteers into high-impact reading tutors
Teaching word reading with high-dosage synthetic phonics tutoring
Want to help your child learn to read? Spencer Russell shares tips beyond the alphabet song
Remember, every parent has the ability to teach their child to read.
Vocabulary as a Building Block for Literacy
You can help our children learn, think about, and use new words.
Assessing School District of Philadelphia Student Literacy Performance in Grades K 3
Understanding how we measure performance is key to supporting young readers.
CUNY Reading Corps transforms pre-service teachers’ coursework into high-impact tutoring
In SY22-23, CUNY Reading Corps will train 800 tutors to reach more than 2,700 early readers in NYC Department of Education schools.
COVID’s Impact on Children in Philadelphia
How were our children hurt by the pandemic and what steps must be taken to start to heal?
Integrating the 6 Cs of playful learning
Small tweaks to fun can make a huge impact on our children’s learning.
How is public policy supporting the next generations of literacy educators?
Future educators in Pennsylvania will be required to be trained in structured literacy.
Science of Reading 101
Watch this 20-minute overview explaining what it is, what it’s not, and how it applies to your work.