“My Kids Can’t Read That!” How to Unlock Text to Read Right Now

Is the complex text in your classroom causing a standstill? Many administrators and educators are working tirelessly to align with evidence-based reading instruction, but a crucial gap remains: students can't access grade-level content. There's an urgent need for solutions that work right now. Fortunately, immediate, effective strategies exist to help students overcome this challenge. Join... Read more

Linking Reading Comprehension to Funds of Knowledge

A Deeper Dive into Reading Comprehension Have you ever wondered how you can truly connect with your students and boost their reading comprehension? The answer might lie in their own lives. This enlightening edWebinar is all about linking reading comprehension to funds of knowledge. First, Dr. Molly Ness introduces the concept of “funds of knowledge”... Read more

How to Help Struggling Readers Access Complex Text

Are your students struggling with grade-level texts, especially as the complexity ramps up in higher grades? Textbooks and literature become increasingly challenging in upper grades due to more intricate sentence structures, advanced vocabulary, sophisticated text organization, and abstract content. Many teachers feel forced to simplify materials for struggling readers, which can inadvertently hold students back,... Read more