Free online ambassador training program for students
The World Literacy Foundation (WLF) is offering a remote Ambassador Program that encourages students to acquire literacy and reading skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.
Revised reading and writing, math standards documents available
After undergoing a rigorous revision process that began in 2017, revised standards for reading and writing and mathematics have been adopted into law.
Remixing the traditional essay to empower students
As a freshman in college, I remember being mesmerized by a young artists and repertoire executive named Sean “Puffy” Combs from Uptown Records. While Puffy can take credit for reconstructing the remix, Obasi Shaw and A.D. Carson, two young African American scholars, can be credited with the modernizing and remixing of the traditional essay.
KDE seeking feedback on proposed ELA and math assessment blueprints
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on the proposed English language arts and mathematics assessment blueprints.
Small group phonological awareness instruction
Hardin County's Jennifer Wilcox shares her tips for how she keeps reading instruction focused during small group rotations.
Teaching writing by finding meaning
Franklin County's Rachel Medina helped her Spanish students with their presentational writing skills by getting them to write original children's stories or adapt an existing one with a new twist.
Teaching grammar with authentic texts
Bullitt County's Stacy Crawford Bewley shares what she uses to help her students focus on writing, particularly on grammar and mechanics.
KCTE presents annual awards to four educators
The Kentucky Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (KCTE) recognized four public-school educators with its annual awards, which were presented during KCTE’s annual conference in February.
Strategies to develop successful writers
Louisville Writing Project Fellow Sheryl Block shares tips for how you can help your students become proficient writers.
The challenge of summarizing expository text in intermediate grades
The ability to summarize informational text in a clear, concise manner does not come easily to all students. This high-level skill is particularly daunting for students who struggle with reading, oral language and attention.