Ninth graders at Rich Township High School have made remarkable gains in reading performance. Explore how involving teachers and leaders in professional learning, enhancing literacy programs, and actively engaging students contributed to this transformation.
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As reading scores have decreased, many educators are exploring the science of reading to improve student literacy. This blog post delves into "the rigorous study of the processes our brains use to learn to read" and how reading skills can be taught to all students.
The ability to closely read a complex text and understand what is being stated or implied is a key skill across all content areas. Learn what close reading looks like in the classroom.
WestEd collaborates with schools, districts, and states to enhance literacy and improve learning by providing high-quality, teacher-focused professional learning, research and evaluation, and technical assistance services.
QTEL Summer Institutes bring together educators to explore how to design lessons that engage English Learners and all students in meaningful learning experiences. Check out sessions such as Building the Base K–2, Building the Base 3–5, and Newcomer Literacy.
In this on-demand webinar, WestEd literacy experts discuss practical ways to create learning environments in which students feel valued, heard, and motivated to read and learn. Viewers learn about ideas and techniques to implement immediately in the classroom.
The foundational language skills that children acquire in their early years are essential for their future language and literacy learning. California's updated Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations are designed to improve literacy for all early learners.
