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Welcome to the ASCD white paper library! Here you will find free white papers and case studies from ASCD and some of our sponsors available to download to any device. Start browsing the listings below.
Students enjoy reading ebooks, and research clearly connects the amount of time spent reading to the level of reading proficiency. Good readers have better academic outcomes and are more likely to develop a lifelong pleasure in reading.
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Teachers, not programs, teach students how to read, yet many are not well prepared to teach all students to read, including those who struggle. Learn how LETRS® professional development fills the gaps and translates the extensive body of research about language and literacy development into effective classroom practice.
Are you using a high-quality assessment? Our research revealed seven essential criteria for a great growth measure. Get the results now to see if your test makes the grade.
What factors are key to successful implementation of mental health training in schools and districts? This whitepaper provides an overview of gaps and challenges in current training approaches for K–12 personnel, criteria to consider when selecting a training solution, and differences between face-to-face versus online and blended training.
This report from ASCD and OverDrive Education provides information for digital content providers to meet educators' curriculum, instruction, and literacy needs in the classroom, the media center, and throughout the school.
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Chronic absence—defined as missing 10 percent or more of school for any reason—has been linked to increased risk of academic failure and dropout, among other negative effects. In this white paper, we describe a simple strategy that schools have used to build a culture of attendance: an attendance campaign.
Guide your school to the forefront of the new design + education movement through storytelling. Get practical advice that illustrates the power of narrative in engaging with other educators, students, and communities, and reframe your role as a storyteller to shift from traditional education into the modern world and drive the future of learning.
Educational leaders play a crucial role in creating and cultivating the school environments that facilitate global teaching and learning. This whitepaper identifies seven tenets of leading global learning and clear actions school leaders can take to develop and implement each of the tenets, including case study examples, suggested activities, and additional resources.
The 2016–17 ASCD Teacher Impact Grant Program aimed to improve high-impact, teacher-led professional learning, leadership coaching, and partnerships between administrators and teacher leaders. This report is a summary of our findings.
Find out how five different accountability systems at multiple levels (district, state, and provincial) are using multiple measures to better understand and support student learning and development.
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