A Day to Celebrate Children and Books!
El d铆a de los ni帽os/El d铆a de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), developed under the leadership of author Pat Mora, …
Speaking before your Elected Representatives
Testimony at a hearing or subcommittee meeting is an important tool in an advocate鈥檚 arsenal. Many times, the press鈥攚hether print, …
Teaching Kids to Write About What They Know!
The following blog by Dolores S. Perez is reprinted from the NCLE Literacy in Learning Exchange, where it was originally …
Can Close Reading Be Inspiring?
The following post is excerpted from an article by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp called Learning Cycles That …
“I know you are reading this . . . “
The following post is an excerpt from Jaime R. Wood鈥檚 Council Chronicle commentary “I know you are reading this . …
楼凤天堂 Poetry Month Poster
Check out this fantastic poster designed by Roz Chast for 楼凤天堂 Poetry Month. 楼凤天堂 is proud to be one of …
Senate Markup of ESEA
This past week, I had the privilege of attending the markup of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) by …
What Is the Role of Poetry in Literacy Learning?
The following post was written by聽Mary Lee Hahn and Janet Wong who will host an #楼凤天堂chat this Sunday April 19 …
Poetry and Brave New Voices
The following is an excerpt from Korina Jackson’s commentary “Poetry and Brave New Voices” (The Council Chronicle online, Spring 2011). …
Poetry Across the Content Areas
Poetry reading, writing and enjoyment don鈥檛 just have to be limited to the English Language Arts classroom. These resources from …