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

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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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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

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Too many students are falling behind in their math skills, limiting their academic success and future economic opportunities. Recent math scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that a quarter of fourth graders lack even basic math skills.

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An AI Wish List From Teachers: What They Actually Want It to Do

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For many teachers, it delivered an avalanche of tools instead. Platforms like Diffit and MagicSchool AI are helping teachers scaffold reading materials, translate documents and highlight vocabulary — all in a matter of seconds. Let Teachers Teach Even as teachers adopt AI tools, they’re drawing clear lines in the sand. “At

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Why graphic novels belong in every classroom

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For years, graphic novels were dismissed as light reading or just comics. Graphic novels are rich with narrative complexity, emotional depth, and sophisticated visual storytelling that builds critical literacy skills. Graphic novels. But research and classroom experience now tell a very different story.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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NWEA research notes that students can lose up to two months of math skills over the summer, and reading abilities can also decline, particularly for students from underserved communities. With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp.

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5 strategies to get your students talking

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Those skills start in the classroom. During an ISTELive 25 session , Janeen Pizzo, a teacher educator at SUNY Brockport, and Dr. Natalie Svrcek, an associate professor at SUNY Brockport, offered strategies to help students collaborate and engage in discussions. Students also can read and respond to other peers’ responses.

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Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills

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Students in the pilot program saw a significant improvement in their literacy skills over the course of only three months. The program gives educators one possible model to follow as they look to reverse the trend of declining student proficiency in reading. It was a good experience for both the kids and the teachers.

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