Learn how one school found a way to foster a love of reading and engage families at the same time.
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Camp Seeker: Decreasing the Summer Slide
Dr. Beth Gotcher of Maryville City Schools explains her six key takeaways from leading a Read to be Ready summer camp.
Teacher Leaders Taking Action in Early Foundations and Literacy
In this third of four teacher leader action briefs, three teacher leaders in Weakley County share how they are taking action to ensure their students are reading proficiently by third grade.
The Value of a Voice
Ellie Talley, teacher in west Tennessee, shares a story to remind her fellow educators just how much their voices matter in students’ lives.
Growing Student Writers: All Students Have Potential
In part three of this series, Keely Potter, director of teacher effectiveness at the department, visits classrooms in Pickett County and shares how they support all student writers.
Growing Student Writers: Being Intentional Matters
In part two of this three-part series, Keely Potter, director of teacher effectiveness at the department, visits pre-K and kindergarten classrooms in Pickett County and shares her reflections.
Growing Student Writers: A Snapshot of Pickett County
In part one of this three-part series, Keely Potter, director of teacher effectiveness at the department, visits pre-K and kindergarten classrooms in Pickett County and shares her reflections.
Building Knowledge through Unit Design
Karen Sadikoff, a Read to be Ready district coach in Sweetwater, shares how her district is rethinking unit design.
Opening doors through literacy for Tennessee students
Commissioner McQueen shares why it is an exciting time to be in Tennessee and see the energy and focus on reading – from pre-K into high school.
All Aboard our Reading Express
Laurie Glover, a 5th grade ELA teacher, shares how she hosted an after school reading event that engaged community members and spread a love of reading