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Strengthening the Home-to-School Connection

Strengthening the Home-to-School Connection

Parent participation is key to maintaining and improving the home-to-school connection, and includes actively reading at home and using Kids A-Z.

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Graphic Books for Building Confident Readers

Using Graphic Books to Build Confident Readers

Engage students at all reading levels with Raz-Plus Graphic Books, which offer vibrant, exciting stories to encourage close reading and critical thinking skills.

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Science A-Z in the Intermediate Classroom

Science A-Z in the Intermediate Classroom

Learn how to integrate resources to teach content, develop 21st century skills, and reinforce core learning goals, while engaging intermediate students in exciting ways.

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People on Cell Phones

Writing in Today's World

How can educators adopt instructional practices and create learning experiences to better prepare students for writing in today’s technology-driven world?

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The Data Story: Uncovering the Narrative to Our...

The Data Story: Uncovering the Narrative to Our Children’s Future

In today’s classrooms, the data story is paramount for helping students succeed. But how can educators ensure justice for all students?

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Veterans Day Resources

Classroom Resources to Honor America's Veterans

Commemorate our nation's soldiers both past and present with learning resources from Raz-Plus, Reading A-Z, and Writing A-Z.

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Thanksgiving 2017

Encourage Your Classroom to Practice Gratitude This Fall

Focus on gratitude and giving this Thanksgiving and holiday season. View the learning resources available to help.

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Teaching Main Idea Comprehension

Teaching Main Idea Comprehension

An impactful instructional practice, main idea comprehension often appears on reading assignments – but what’s the best way to teach it?

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Why is Early Literacy Essential?

Why Is Early Literacy Essential?

With two-thirds of students reading below grade level, important work must be done to ensure widespread access to books and literacy opportunities.

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Close Reading for the Intermediate Learner: What,...

Close Reading for the Intermediate Learner: What, How, and Why?

Discover the benefits of using short, complex passages from Raz-Plus to help intermediate students hone close reading strategies.

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Develop Independence with Guided Reading

Develop Independence With Guided Reading

Guided reading allows teachers to use small-group instruction to target the needs of all students as each of them learns to read at their own pace.

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Use Raz-Plus to Promote Dual-Language Learning

Use Raz-Plus to Promote Dual Language Learning

Raz-Plus resources provide everything teachers need to promote biliteracy, bilingual comprehension, and vocabulary development.

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