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Tablets, Smartphones Influence Reading Instruction
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Tablets, Smartphones Influence Reading Instruction

The number of games, apps, and software to help students learn to read and increase their literacy skills is growing fast, and the tools themselves are becoming more interactive and animated. (February 7, 2013)

Spotlight on Reading Instruction

This Spotlight focuses on research on what works in teaching reading and successful tools and tactics already at work in classrooms.

Spotlight on Middle and High School Literacy

Many educators are learning that it's not just young children who need help with literacy skills.

Spotlight on Creating Readers

Reading is considered a bedrock skill in the overall process of learning.

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The Book Whisperer Blog

09/30 09:28 am | The Next Chapter | Donalyn Miller says goodbye to The Book Whisperer blog and invites you to continue thinking and learning about reading instruction.

BookMarks Blog

07/26 12:41 pm | K-12 Publishers Will Sell Textbooks via Google Play | Google announces a partnership with five major publishers to offer textbooks for sale or rent through its Play store.

On-Demand Webinar

Reading Interventions: When Core Instruction Isn't Enough
Two instructional intervention experts provided research-based guidance for planning and implementing reading interventions to meet the varying needs of students.

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Developing Young Readers With CAFE Book Authors Gail Boushey and Joan Moser
In this webinar, the authors provided a brief overview of the CAFE system, and discussed a systemized approach to reading instruction.

Special Collection

Getting Creative About Literacy
This issue of the Teacher PD Sourcebook aims to highlight instructional efforts that bring reading and writing to life for today's students.

PD Direcotry

The Professional Development Directory features courses and resources for teachers on:
English / Reading
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December 11, 2012 - Education Week
Big gaps exist across racial and ethnic groups and income levels, the first-of-its-kind report from "the nation’s report card" shows.
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November 29, 2012 - Education Week
Teacher Wendi Pillars says recent findings in neuroscience can help teachers better understand the reading-development process.
November 14, 2012 - Teacher
In the 15 years since the National Reading Panel convened, researchers have learned a few things about teaching reading.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
The subject's ascent stems from its emphasis in the common core, feedback from colleges and the workplace, and emerging research.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
To satisfy college and workplace demands, the standards' framers are telling schools to shift more attention to informational text.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
The common standards require science, history/social studies, and other teachers to help their students' literacy development.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
Many states now require the identification of struggling readers and, in some places, retaining them until their skills are up to par.
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