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How Can I Support Struggling Readers?
Reading Time: 2 minutesSupporting students who face challenges with reading and writing is a core mission for educators. While tracking progress is necessary, true breakthroughs often happen when we address the hidden barriers to engagement. By focusing on evidence-based instructional pillars, educators can help students transition from frustration to independent success. Evidence-Based Pillars of Reading Engagement…
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Hearing From Authors Changes the Reading and Writing Experience for Students
Reading Time: 5 minutesHearing from authors might not be the first idea that comes to mind when you start brainstorming ideas on the topic of improving reading outcomes. The focus is often on curriculum, assessments, or interventions. Hearing from authors is one proven strategy that often gets overlooked. When students meet the person behind the book,…
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How Can I Support My Students to Read Independently?
Reading Time: 3 minutesSupporting independent reading requires moving beyond simply providing access to books. To foster reading independence, educators must cultivate intrinsic motivation and background knowledge. Independent reading is when students choose texts to read primarily for pleasure or personal inquiry. Research indicates that students are significantly more likely to complete a text when they have…
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How Can I Help Students to Enjoy Reading?
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery educator knows the struggle: you assign a book, but instead of sparks of curiosity, you’re met with groans or scanned summaries. When reading feels like a chore instead of a choice, students often lose their natural desire to explore stories. The key to turning this around isn’t more pressure, but about shifting…
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Are There Authors That Visit Classrooms for Free?
Reading Time: 3 minutesConnecting students with professional writers can turn a standard reading lesson into a memorable life event. For many educators, the primary hurdle is a lack of budget for guest speakers. As teachers look for ways to enhance literacy without added costs, they often ask: “Are there authors that visit classrooms for free?” The…
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Building Reading Stamina in Today’s Classroom
Reading Time: 5 minutesBuilding reading stamina in today’s classroom, in a world built for scrolling, is harder than ever. Students are surrounded by short-form content, constant notifications, and quick dopamine hits that compete with classroom focus. As a result, attention from students can feel fragmented, and many educators worry that reading stamina is disappearing altogether. A…
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- What Helps High School Students Fall in Love with Reading?Reading Time: 2 minutesReigniting a passion for literacy in high school students requires moving beyond basic decoding toward sustained engagement with complex texts. This shift is more urgent than ever: NAEP’s 2024 Grade 12 Reading results show a significant decline in performance, with only 35% of seniors reaching reading levels associated with college readiness. When students are not…
- What Helps Middle School Students Fall in Love with Reading?Reading Time: 3 minutesThe transition from learning to read to reading to learn is a critical juncture for middle schoolers. Research from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that students who read for fun daily score significantly higher on standardized tests than those who do not. However, engagement often dips during the middle school years. According to…
- What Helps Elementary School Students Fall in Love with Reading?Reading Time: 2 minutesCultivating a reading habit for elementary students requires emotional connection. Scholarly studies prove that reading fiction increases empathy by allowing children to experience diverse perspectives. When students see diverse stories, they develop a sense of belonging. This is essential during formative years as kids encounter social differences. Educators who prioritize empathy often create an environment…
- How Can I Bring Bestselling Authors Into Classrooms Virtually?Reading Time: 2 minutesConnecting students with their favorite creators is a transformative experience. According to research from the International Literacy Association, effective engagement is the critical component of literacy instruction. The ILA highlights that bringing the outside in through digital tools like video conferencing allows students to use literacy in meaningful ways and experience a true community of…
- What Are the Best Tools for School Librarians to Integrate Virtual Author Visits?Reading Time: 2 minutesSchool librarians are one of the most important architects of reading culture. Bringing a published author into the library can transform a student’s relationship with books, yet the logistical hurdles of travel and budget often make in-person visits difficult to sustain. A Comparative Toolkit for Virtual Author Visits Skype a Scientist (and Authors) – Best…
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