The world’s required reading list: The books that students read in 28 countries
This compilation of reading assigned to students everywhere will expand your horizons — and your bookshelves. In the US, most students are required to read To Kill a Mockingbird during their school…
Required reading: What are students paying for textbooks?
Schools are looking for ways to save students money.
13 Things You Didn't Know About Your Favorite Childhood Books
Read These 23 Books And Authors When The Injustice Is Overwhelming
Words might not feel like much, but they are powerful and more needed than ever.
33 Books You Should Read Now, Based On Your Favourite Films
“Books Smell Like Old People”: Do Teens Read Seriously Anymore?
Digital culture has enveloped us more quickly and more thoroughly than most of us had imagined. But what can be done about it?
24 Books You Should Read Now, Based On Your High School Favorites
Neil Gaiman on Why We Read and What Books Do for the Human Experience
“Truth is not in what happens but in what it tells us about who we are.”
Is That Book Okay for Your Child to Read? 6 Tips for Busy Parents
What every parent needs to look for in the books their children bring home to read.
Forget the selfie. Let these 32 authors show you how to shelfie.
Show us your beautiful big books: Shelfies are the new selfies.
The Teenage Brain Is Wired to Learn—So Make Sure Your Students Know It
Thanks to the wonders of neuroplasticity, adolescents are primed to improve their performance in school—and beyond. Here’s how to help.
How books can open your mind
What happens when a dream you've held since childhood ... doesn't come true? As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States, she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself. She shares her unique approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.
How Indie Authors Can Sell Their Print Books at Local Bookstores
In this blog post for Digital Book World, Beth Bacon gives indie authors 8 tips on how to get their print books into local bookstores.
How Can Schools Tap Into Parent Power For the Good of Students?
A program pays teachers to visit students at home and meet with their family. The home visits have helped parents become better-informed advocates for their kids and stronger allies with teachers.
Open-ended Questions to Encourage Conversation
Why is it important to ask students open ended questions? It encourages academic thinking and conversation, especially among English Language Learners. Get tips for using open ended questions in your classroom.
Do No Harm: Flexible and Smart Grading Practices
Have students take responsibility for their grades and behavior by strategically offering opportunities to redo assignments, retake tests, and reflect on their performance.
Is It Story That Makes Us Read?
Plots: the who, what, and where — but maybe not why — of literature. Plus, the history of plot and literature's very worst endings.
How These Local Catholic Schools Accommodate All Religions
A look into how these local Catholic schools have integrated and accommodated students of all types of religious backgrounds.
Teaching Your Students How to Have a Conversation
Guest blogger Dr. Allen Mendler presents eight strategies for helping your students reclaim and master the lost art of conversation.
