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Why Does My Student Struggle to Read Their Class Materials?

The Nature of Reading Despite the vast areas of adult and professional life that rely on literacy, reading English is not easy. Reading requires multiple skills, such as the decryption of discipline-specific lingo, knowledge of grammatical and structural standards, and the practiced ...

 

Is Being Literate Enough?

The Nature of Reading Search for “the benefits of reading” and many articles, lists, blogs, and studies will pop up with great arguments as to why everyone should read often. Avid readers become better at taking standardized tests, writing, and thinking creatively. They can ...

 

Bay Area Local Authors

Local Authors in the Bay Area Did you know several acclaimed authors of books for teens live right here in the Bay Area?  While COVID has limited authors from making in-person appearances, they’ve still engaged with the public through virtual events. When students attend these kinds ...

 

Spanish Heritage Learning: What It Is and How to Teach It

Understanding the Unique Journey of Heritage Learners Not all Spanish language students start their journey to acquisition on the same footing. Just as there are students who come into the language fresh with no prior experience, there are countless others who have had some ...

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