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Empowering Families to Beat the “Summer Slide”: A Teacher’s Action Plan
Why Summer Reading and the “Summer Slide” Matter As educators, we spend nine months of the year pouring our hearts into building our students’ reading stamina, phonics skills, and love of literature (both fiction and informational). Then, June arrives. While we all welcome a well-deserved break, the looming shadow of the summer slide is real.…
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Master School Newsletter Writing: 12 Tips to Boost Family Engagement
Learn to master school newsletter writing with these 12 proven tips to boost engagement. Discover how to create newsletters that teachers and parents actually want to read, including mobile-friendly design, clear organization, and ADA-compliant formatting strategies.
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7 Local Partners That Boost Reading Scores & Build Literacy Success
Discover proven strategies for literacy community partnerships that increase student engagement. Learn how schools partner with libraries, museums, and local organizations for reading success.
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Why Godfrey-Lee’s Library Stands Out: A Celebration of Excellence
Written by Kathy Lester, Kent ISD Librarian/Media Specialist Support Consultant On October 1, 2024, I was honored to attend a special event at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. We celebrated Lee Middle and High School Library’s selection as the Model 21st Century School Library for the 2024-2025 school year. This recognition underscores the importance of effective school…
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20+ Best Gift Ideas to Engage Children in STEM Learning
There are many STEM related gifts that allow kids to have fun while engaging in career-centered learning. Based on authentic and popular trends with STEM education we have three focus categories: prototyping, computer science, and building curiosity within content.
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How Can School Leaders Engage Families? Easy, Make a Podcast.
After hosting parent nights and publishing a digital newsletter, Hudsonville Public Schools decided to take an innovative approach to engaging with their families. The process was surprisingly easy.