Does your literacy curriculum make time for independent reading? Independent reading has a ton of research to support it. Students need choice, time and support within favorite books to grow as readers. This is why it's important to analyze your program with a critical lens.

Hi, my name is Nikki Fried. I'm running to defeat Ron DeSantis. I'm the only statewide elected Democrat in Florida. We beat the odds before and we're going to do it again. RETWEET if you're ready to turn Florida blue.

Brooklyn Public Library has launched the Books UnBanned initiative which allows anyone across the country between the ages of 13 and 21 to get a free eCard from BPL to use to access 350,000 ebooks and 200,000 audiobooks, and multiple databases. bookriot.com/?p=502813 #library

Well, that was fast. Florida is rejecting *math* textbooks for not complying with its new anti-CRT and anti-social emotional learning laws. Learn more about what these bills actually say here: nytimes.com/2022/03/18/us/…

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The situation in Florida, already plenty heartbreaking and infuriating, has gotten even worse in recent weeks. If you are able to contribute, consider donating to the Florida Freedom to Read Project at fftrp.org. You can also sign a petition and support them by purchasing merch.

In the last 25 years, wages for college graduates have risen 28%. Wages for teachers during the same period, only 2%. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! epi.org/publication/te…

Me: Tweets something about the importance of public schools Them: You know public schools are sites of indoctrination Me: Ma’am, if I could indoctrinate anybody the cell phones would disappear and then be replaced by pre-sharpened pencils

A famous psychologist can predict divorce with 91% accuracy. A-list celebs and billionaires go to him with their relationship challenges. Here’s the most destructive pattern he identified (and how to protect against it):

“You don’t respect us, if you did, you’d listen to us.”

Derek Jeter’s first contract was worth $0. It was a contract with his parents. He signed it every year as a kid. Before each school year, his parents would outline their expectations. They’d put them in a contract with clauses such as: • No drugs • No alcohol • No arguing

Credit: Marco Mancinelli: “I had been on assignment at a Detroit Montessori school for two days, and shot hundreds of photos. Some were very good, but I knew I hadn't gotten THE shot. That afternoon, as we all sat on the floor in a circle listening to a story, I bowed my head.

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How to avoid a life of regret. The Paradox Map. What it is and why everyone needs to know it:

Hey Scholastic we need to talk… I need you to be brave. Love, Kelly Yang

PERFECT: This former police officer who was present and actually witnessed the latest mass shooting in Texas just completely dismantled Republicans on their idea that “mental health checks” could solve the gun casualty epidemic, and called for constitutional and reasonable gun

Thanks to Dr. Mary Howard for this inspirational blog. As she says, "The world of literacy is not doing well, and it needs us to give it a gentle nudge back to life." Please read! readingrecovery.org/having-the-cou…