Keeping Reading Conferences Friendly
Reading conferences are a powerful way to connect with students, tailor reading instruction, and provide meaningful feedback that drives progress. Anna Cook shares... Read more.
Reading in the Content Areas – Part 2
Creating a supportive content area classroom is essential for all learners. In part two of her series, Anna Cook explores keys to fostering a supportive learning... Read more.
Reading in the Content Areas
Anna Cook shares some ready to implement before, during and after reading strategies all content areas teachers can put into practice on the first day of school.... Read more.
World Read Aloud Day 2022 – The Secret Shortcut by Mark Teague – Read by Anna Cook
Hard as they try, Wendell and Floyd can't seem to get to school on time. So one morning Wendell comes up with a solution--a secret shortcut. Anna Spoerle Cook has... Read more.
Behaviors to Notice and Support to Cultivate Lifelong Reading
We know foundational skills are critical to early reading. But what are the next steps we need to help readers take to become lifelong readers? The LitGals explore... Read more.
Why Are We Doing This?
Taking the time to pause & reflect on our WHY is not time wasted. Anna Cook dives into the importance of exploring our why and how it can impact our decisions each... Read more.
Science of Reading: Being a Good Consumer for Your Class and District
The amount of educational materials available to purchase is overwhelming. How do you sort through the hype to find what fits your students best?... Read more.
Analyze Your Data to Determine Your Need
We have much data at our disposal. Do we understand what we're looking at? Are we asking the right questions?... Read more.