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6 Lessons in Keeping Reading, Math, and Social Interaction Intact During COVID-19 School Closures
Teachers, parents, and students have all stepped up to adapt to virtual instruction during COVID-19 school closures. Its been truly inspiring to see everyone working together to create new and … more
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7 Ways to Support Students with Dyslexia at Your School or District
Now that almost every state has passed legislation that classifies dyslexia as its own category of special needs, more districts are working to identify and accommodate students with dyslexia.
For … more
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Falling for Phonics: A Valentine’s Day Special
Part Two of the Unraveling My Struggle with Dyslexia Series
This is a love story and a birthday wish.
We were born the same year: products of the '80s and brought into this world by educators. We … more
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Approaches for Teaching ESL Students: Prediction vs. Decoding
One of my biggest character flaws is definitely impatience. One way I’ve discovered this is through my drive to complete other people’s sentences. I usually do this when I want to speed up a … more
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Supporting ESL Students: 10 Tips For Mainstream Teachers
From the 1997-98 school year to the 2008-09 school year, the amount of ESL learners enrolled in U.S. public schools increased from 3.5 million to 5.3 million, a 51% increase (National Clearinghouse … more
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Elevating the Stature of Women in the Workplace
A few months ago, I was approached by a woman whom I hold in high regard and asked if I would give her a few minutes to explain a passion she had developed. I agreed without hesitation to meet with … more
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ASCD Empower 2018
Reading Horizons is excited to be a sponsor of ASCD Empower 18, the conference for every educator. At our booth, #1453, we'll be giving away some amazing prizes. Come visit for your chance to win … more
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Tips for Supporting Children with Dyslexia
In October 2017, we hosted an online dyslexia summit which included three unique presentations ranging from an expert panel to expert advice on assistive technology to help students who have … more
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Who Chooses Your Read Aloud Literature?
As a ten-year veteran elementary classroom teacher, I had my fair share of using different curricula and methodologies to teach reading, specifically during read aloud instruction. Over the years, … more
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I Really Thought I Was a Great Reading Teacher…
During the decade I spent as a teacher of struggling middle and high school readers, I was dedicated and constantly finding ways to engage and motivate my students in reading. My classroom … more