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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

eSchool News

When teens take the mic Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time low. students read for fun almost every day–down from 31 percent in 1984. In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that just 28 percent of children aged 8 to 18 said they enjoyed reading in their free time in 2023.

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Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

Catlin Tucker

September 8th is International Literacy Day, a great time to think about promoting a class culture that values reading. However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. Just four years ago, approximately 10% of my students were reading below grade level.

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Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall

eSchool News

Across the country, too many children are struggling to read, and too many teachers are struggling to help them. There are decades of research involving thousands of students and educators to support a structured literacy approach to teaching literacy.

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5 ways to integrate language arts into STEM

eSchool News

As a language arts teacher at a partial STEM Magnet middle school in Southern Georgia, I have the opportunity to teach an amazing group of students; their willingness to expand their educational horizons amazes me every day. So, how do I keep my math, science, and STEM-minded students engaged in the language arts?

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3 keys to successful summer reading (regardless of the languages students speak)

eSchool News

It was an entry point for me to begin thinking about what a rich profession teaching is, along with how students develop their early reading skills, especially when they are learning multiple languages at once. Here are three best practices that are effective regardless of the languages your students speak at home.

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3 keys to teaching students with dyslexia to read

eSchool News

This presents a major problem for students with dyslexia who need specialized help to learn how to read—and for educators who need to play catch up once they realize 20 percent of their students likely have a language-based learning disability. Related content: My tech essentials for students with dyslexia.

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Supporting delayed readers: Strategies for success

eSchool News

These students can make meaningful gains when provided with targeted reading intervention strategies tailored to their needs. Still, educators can offer early literacy support and help for struggling readers using evidence-based reading instruction. What is a delayed reader?