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Salvation South

Let's Have a Book Party

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.

October 24, 2024
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  • Chuck Reece
Jordan Motsinger in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 307: Read-Alouds For All Grades: Building Confidence And Growing Vocabulary

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.

September 9, 2024
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Heather Melton in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 422: Literacy Leadership: Instructional Materials

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

March 8, 2024
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Amanda Phelps in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 421: Literacy Leadership: Interventions in Grades 4th-12th

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!

February 23, 2024
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
A baby explores a book
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Education Matters

Literacy All Around Us

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

December 5, 2023
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  • Doug Bell
Katie Seymour in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 416: Literacy Leadership: Georgia Council on Literacy

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!

November 30, 2023
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Beth Herod in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 414: Literacy Leadership: Screeners and Interventions

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!

November 14, 2023
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Amanda Garrett and Sarah Wetherington in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 316: STE(A)M+READING: Don't be Afraid to Start

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!

May 16, 2023
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Jordan Motsinger in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 307: Read-Alouds For All Grades: Building Confidence And Growing Vocabulary

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!

March 7, 2023
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Blog
Education Matters

How I Created A Library Reflective Of My Students And Turned High Schoolers Into Avid Readers

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

August 6, 2019
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  • Jennifer Gibson
Blog
Education Matters

New Children’s Digital Library Launches Across All Georgia Public Libraries

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

August 1, 2019
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  • Mary Anne Lane
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Education Matters

Building Teens Into Strong Readers — By Letting Them Teach

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

March 18, 2019
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  • Clare Lombardo
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Education Matters

Americans Select To Kill A Mockingbird As America’s Best-Loved Novel

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

October 24, 2018
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Blog
Education Matters

"The Intentional Bookshelf" For Your Classroom

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.

August 20, 2018
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  • Samantha Munoz
Blog
Education Matters

30 Books That Will Inspire Adventure This Summer

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

May 17, 2018
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Blog
Education Matters

6 Strategies For Differentiation With Discovery Education

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

April 30, 2018
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  • Tracey Wiley
Blog
Education Matters

Something Seriously Silly for the Whole Family

Bunnies and elephants

May 20, 2015
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  • Laura Evans
Blog
Family

The Importance of Building a Strong Vocabulary at an Early Age

Guest blogger Fran

September 23, 2014
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  • Frances Kweller
Blog
Education Matters

37 Must Read Books for Creative People

Are you looking for a

July 14, 2014
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  • Jessica Forkel
Blog
Family

7 Books to Get Ready for School

Whether we’re ready for summer to be over or not, the school year is starting. A half dozen districts or so around the state are already back today.

August 1, 2013
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  • Heather Neal

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