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Rooted in Reading

Developing strong, enthusiastic readers is one of the central objectives of schools, and yet reading instruction is often beset by complex structural challenges, shifting resources, and competing priorities. The February 2020 issue of Educational Leadership® (EL®) is "Rooted in Reading," as we dig deep into the nuances of effective reading instruction and uncover the best strategies to support student engagement in reading at all levels.  Read current issue

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Featured Articles

Author Mike SchmokerRadical Reset: The Case for Minimalist Literacy Standards
by Mike Schmoker
Pared down standards with an emphasis on lots of reading and writing are the cure to the Common Core.

Drawing on Reading Science Without Starting a War
by Benjamin Riley
Research has revealed key truths about how children learn to read. Can we apply these findings in classrooms without reigniting the "Reading Wars"?

The Promise of Slow Reading
by Christy Wessel-Powell, Beth A. Buchholz, Julie Rust, Nicholas E. Husbye, and Sarah Vander Zanden
In a culture of busyness, schools have a responsibility to cultivate intentionally present, immersive reading.

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Featured Column

Author Carol Ann TomlinsonOne to Grow On: Invitations to Read

In her monthly column, Carol Ann Tomlinson, Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy at the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, discusses how one-size-fits-all fits no one when it comes to reading.

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Turn and Talk

LeVar BurtonLeVar Burton on Literacy as the Key to Freedom

EL interviews the actor, producer, and world-recognized advocate of children's literacy, exploring his thoughts on diverse books, the best platforms to reach kids about reading, and his upcoming keynote address at ASCD's Empower 2020 Conference.

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Interviews and Classroom Practices

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Smarter Ways to Think About, Talk About, and Teach Reading

Anthony Rebora with Benjamin Riley

The science of reading is a surprisingly controversial subject. There are camps of advocates for different strategies and they are as polarized as American politics. Our guest offers practical insights on how we can avoid the traditional pitfalls and find a common bridge to improve reading for all students.

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