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Read about an entrepreneur on the Oregon Trail and download a free activity to help kids make a business plan.

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The pandemic poses challenges when it comes to how we acquire data through assessment and shines a spotlight on the inequalities that exist in our educational system.

Dr. Vytas Laitusis
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Math

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Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

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Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

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Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

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Discover five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

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Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and puzzles.

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Christian Cooper takes part in a Q&A to discuss the racist incident he experienced in Central Park, what people can learn from it, growing up black and gay in America, writing for Marvel Comics, and how to birdwatch effectively.

Glenn Greenberg
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Explora una variedad de actividades de aprendizaje de ciencias para relacionarte con objetos en el cielo.

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Dr. Shane Templeton explains how students can be well on their way to reading proficiency by the end of Grade 3.

Dr. Shane Templeton
Foundation Professor Emeritus, Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno; Into Reading Program Author

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage your child in environmental conservation.

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This week’s suggested titles all fall into the nonfiction category, but they are anything but dull! If you like learning about real people and the real world, these are for you.

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Teach elementary school students about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a champion for peace and freedom, with these 2024 Mandela Day activities.

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This week’s suggested titles all fall into the nonfiction category, but they are anything but dull! If you like learning about real people and the real world, these are for you.

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Reading development expert Dr. Anne E. Cunningham offers tips to help teachers and parents foster a love of reading in students.

Dr. Anne Cunningham
Professor, University of California, Berkeley; HMH Author

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In a time of social distancing, reading with students and encouraging them to read for pleasure can improve their social-emotional learning.

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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Escaping our own reality by diving into a fantastical world can be an exciting adventure and a therapeutic release.

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Dr. Nathan Clemens explains the science of reading and what forms of reading instruction are most effective, based on more than 40 years of high-quality research.

Dr. Nathan Clemens
Associate Professor, University of Texas, Austin