Writing to Build Literacy

LUNCH AND LEARN
Written By Simone Partridge

We talk a lot about the science of reading, but writing is a key part of building knowledge and early literacy skills. Listen to writing experts from the Philadelphia Writing Project and learn how writing and reading are interconnected from the very beginning.

 
LUNCH & LEARN SERIES
Literacy as Liberation: Black Reading Traditions Then & Now
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Writing to Build Literacy
Writing to Build Literacy

Let’s dive into the writing-reading connection.

COVID’s Impact on Children in Philadelphia
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
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?
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
Science of Reading 101

Watch this 20-minute overview explaining what it is, what it’s not, and how it applies to your work.

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