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After a busy school year, summer offers teachers a chance to breathe, reflect, and prepare intentionally for a stronger literacy year ahead. Instead of trying to do everything at once in August, teachers can use the summer to reset, simplify, and think ahead with purpose. Even a small amount of preparation can make the first weeks of school feel calmer, clearer, and more focused. Research suggests that students can lose academic gains over the summer, especially when access t

As teachers, we’ve all had students who work hard but still struggle to make sense of print. It can be frustrating to know they’re putting in the effort yet not making the progress we hope for. David Kilpatrick’s Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties speaks directly to this challenge. As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learning. Why It Matters for the Classroom

When I first picked up Louisa Moats’ Speech to Print , I’ll admit—I wasn’t sure how practical a book about “language essentials” would feel in the day-to-day of teaching. But here’s the truth: this book has completely reshaped how I think about reading instruction, and I believe it can do the same for you. As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learning. What I Love About This Book Moats takes somethi