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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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What Are the Best Virtual Author Visit Programs Aligned to ELA Standards?
Reading Time: 2 minutesVirtual author visits are powerful tools for supporting ELA goals like comprehension and writing craft. However, school leaders need programs that move beyond entertainment into true academic alignment. A landmark study from the Busload of Books research project found a statistically significant assembly effect where student engagement in reading and writing spiked immediately…
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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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