The Magic of Interactive Read Aloud
Blog
By the Educator Collaborative Fellow Dr. Cindy Gerwin Every read aloud is a unique opportunity to cast a spell by engaging learners in the magic of reading. An interactive read ... Read more
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Three Tips for Successful Reading Intervention in (ANY) Secondary Classroom!
Blog, Reading Instruction
By the Educator Collaborative Associate Vanee Smith-Matsalia Today the entire educational system is aflame with the so-called “reading wars.” We are asked to choose one of two teams: team “Science ... Read more
Advocating for a More Humanizing Approach to Data Collection
Blog, Leading Learners, Texts We Love
by The Educator Collaborative Fellow Shawna Coppola What are the professional texts that seem to “live” at your desk–that rarely make it back to their home on your shelves or ... Read more
Beyond Poetry Month: Leveraging Poetry’s Possibilities All Year Long
Blog
By the Educator Collaborative Book Ambassador JoEllen McCarthy As the month of April comes to an end, we wanted to reflect on the importance of leveraging the power and possibility ... Read more
Three Practical Approaches to Using AI Writing Tools in the Classroom
Blog, Digital Literacy
by The Educator Collaborative Fellow Troy Hicks We’ve all seen the messages, headlines, and social media posts. With last fall’s introduction of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that can ... Read more
Thinking About September? Reflect on the Past to Prepare and Dissect Your Success!
Getting Started, Your Next Lesson
post by The Educator Collaborator Associate Deirdre Spollen-LaRaia I’ve always found the practice of taking learning walks to be exhilarating and inspiring. Think about it, spending time in classrooms without ... Read more
The Hide and Seek of Dust Jackets and Case Covers
Bookshelf, Reading Instruction
post by The Educator Collaborator Associate Bedashruti Mitra Basu Dust jackets on picture books have come a long way from just being a protective covering to a major design element. ... Read more
Censorship in Early Childhood: How to Support Our Youngest Learners in Reading and Discussing Banned Books
Bookshelf, Early Childhood, Leading Learners, Reading Instruction
post by The Educator Collaborator Associate Sandra Lucia Osorio, and her colleagues, Erica Cooper-Peyton, Jeanette Delgado, and Emma Lewis Banned books has been a hot topic for many years, but ... Read more
“Books That”: The Thoughtful Selection Process of Choosing Books That Lay the Foundation for Essential Conversations
Bookshelf
post by The Educator Collaborator Book Ambassador JoEllen McCarthy In my role as an Educator Collaborative Book Ambassador I have the pleasure of reading, reviewing, and celebrating books all year ... Read more
Reading for Love and Liberation
Bookshelf, Leading Learners
post by The Educator Collaborator associate Vanée Smith-Matsalia Reading for Love and Liberation “Independent reading is a waste of time.” I cannot tell you how many times I have heard ... Read more
Moving Forward One Book at a Time
Bookshelf, Literacy Coaching
post by Michele Fowkes, Associate member of The Educator Collaborative Moving Forward One Book at a Time My son’s bookcase is filled with windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors. I ... Read more
Digital Literacies: Surviving and Thriving in Classroom Spaces
Makers and Spaces
post by The Educator Collaborator member Shawna Coppola alongside her colleagues at the University of New Hampshire, Alecia Magnifico, associate professor of English and Laura Smith, senior lecturer Digital Literacies: ... Read more
Finding Time For a Writing Practice
Why I Write, Writing Instruction
post by Jill Davidson, Associate member of The Educator Collaborative Finding Time For a Writing Practice Many years ago, reading What You Know by Heart: How to Develop Curriculum for ... Read more
From One Healer to Another: 33 Suggestions for Social and Emotional Well-Being
Discourse, Your Next Lesson
post by Michele Fowkes, Associate member of The Educator Collaborative From One Healer to Another: 33 Suggestions for Social and Emotional Well-Being As an English teacher, I rarely see my ... Read more