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The latest news about reading, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

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.

Issue Backgrounder

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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

05/23 10:23 am | Braille Summit Coming in June | The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped will convene its first major conference to explore the future of Braille.

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.

PD Webinar

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 Sourcebook

The Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook features a directory of courses, materials, and resources for teachers on:
• English/Reading
• Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Instruction

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Weekly Reader Folds Into Scholastic News
After more than 80 years of providing student-friendly twists on current events, the classroom magazine Weekly Reader will be folded into Scholastic News.
August 7, 2012 - Education Week
History Lessons Blend Content Knowledge, Literacy
As schools prepare for changes under the Common Core, some educators are turning to a program that strengthens students' history knowledge and reading comprehension.
July 30, 2012 - Education Week
Lost (and Found) in Translation: Literacy Lessons for Teachers
A summer of Spanish immersion in South America got one teacher thinking about ways to improve his literacy instruction once he heads back to class.
July 25, 2012 - Teacher
Four Myths About the ELA Common-Core Standards
Two teachers attempt to set the record straight on the instructional shifts required by the common standards.
July 10, 2012 - Teacher
Commentary
In 'Assessing' Writing, Speed Kills
Will Fitzhugh of The Concord Review is skeptical about emphasizing speed in scoring student writing over understanding of content.
June 20, 2012 - Education Week
Reflecting on Your Teacher Leadership
As the school year closes, Anthony Colucci asks himself some tough questions about his performance as a teacher leader.
June 19, 2012 - Teacher
The Home Library Effect: Transforming At-Risk Readers
Teacher Justin Minkel says a project he launched to get more books into the homes of his students has had a profound effect on their academic progress and connection to reading.
June 12, 2012 - Teacher
Commentary
Unlocking Literacy for Intellectual Growth
Teaching students how to understand complex texts is critical to their cognitive development, writes Anthony Palumbo.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
National Reading Panel Erred; Letter Incorrect
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Teachers Embedding Standards in Basal-Reader Questions
"Text dependent" questions that require students to dig deeper into their readings will be housed in an online repository.
April 26, 2012 - Education Week

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