This episode explores Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress by historian Lorissa Rinehart. We trace Jeannette Rankin's path from a Montana ranch to Congress, her lonely votes against two world wars, and her decades of quiet work for peace on a small farm near Athens, Georgia. Along the way, you hear how this new biography brings to life a woman whose courage still speaks to your moment.

Celebrate “Read a New Book” Month with cozy inspiration from GPB’s Education Team. This list blends beloved favorites with exciting new titles. All are matched with GPB and PBS LearningMedia resources for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the stories and subjects they explore. Settle in, share the list, and let us know which books become your new favorites!

GPB kicked off the school year reading and riding! Learn about the ways we partnered with MARTA to boost literacy in the community. 

Next month, the bestselling novelist Percival Everett, who was born in Fort Gordon, Georgia, could take home one of the most prestigious prizes in publishing, the National Book Award, for his novel James. The National Book Awards are Salvation South editor—and avid reader—Chuck Reece’s favorite awards show. Here’s how he gets ready to watch.

What can the simple art of reading aloud do for student comprehension? Join us in conversation with Jordan Motsinger of Cobb County Schools for this special rerun episode of Classroom Conversations.

Students are getting excited about reading at Randolph County Elementary School! Join us in conversation with Principal Heather Melton to learn more.

Want to help your students to love reading? Enter literacy interventions! Join us in conversation with Amanda Phelps, Assistant Principal of Wayne County High School, to learn more!

One of the best opportunities for fostering literacy is the environment.

Join us in conversation with Katie Seymour of the Georgia Council on Literacy and Putnam County Primary School for another extra special episode on literacy leadership!

Looking to improve reading skills in your classroom? Join us in conversation with Beth Herod, Early Learning and Elementary Curriculum Director for Gordon County Schools, to learn how to implement skill checks and interventions to improve student literacy!

How can we use STE(A)M principles in our classrooms to encourage student curiosity and collaboration? Join us in conversation with Amanda Garrett and Sarah Wetherington of Paulding County for our Season 3 finale! Thanks for listening! We'll be back soon with Season 4!

What can the simple art of reading aloud do for student comprehension? Join us in conversation with Jordan Motsinger of Cobb County Schools to find out!

In a school of 1300 students—more than half of which the Department of Education categorizes as economically disadvantaged—teenagers became readers.

eRead Kids allows Georgia families to freely check out nearly 15,000 electronic and audio books for children in pre-k through fourth grades.

Reach, a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., helps older students become better readers by giving them the tools to teach younger kids.

Outlander, Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice, and The Lord of the Rings rank in top five with over 4 million votes cast.

Imagine if, as an educator, you took the time to carefully select which books you highlighted in your classroom and within your class bookshelf - consider the impact you could have.

From whimsical bedtime stories to action-packed book series, these books will be sure to inspire adventure during the summer.

Explore Discovery Education’s learning management system as a supportive resource for differentiated learning and instruction.

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