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AdLit.org New bill proposed to replace key federal literacy programs with an increased focus on adolescent literacy. What do you think of the proposal? http://ow.ly/zT1e
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Long-awaited legislation to replace three federal reading programs—Early Reading First, Reading First, and Striving Readers—was introduced Nov. 5 by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and would authorize $2.35 billion in funding to improve reading and writing in kindergarten to 12th grade.
AdLit.org Stakes Rising in High School Exit Exams: http://ow.ly/zSEK
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If you like to monitor the high school exit-exam landscape, you have some great reading to curl up with today. Yesterday, the Center on Education Policy put out the eighth in an annual series of studies examining the exams that about half the states require students to pass to get a diploma.
AdLit.org Free webinars with Stanford professor, Linda Darling-Hammond, on assessment: http://ow.ly/zcRh
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Attend one of two groundbreaking webinars with Stanford University education professor Linda Darling-Hammond as she discusses her latest research on international standards and assessments.
AdLit.org Eight Ways to Promote Social & Emotional Learning in Your Adolescent: http://ow.ly/yYrU
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Here are eight tips that support adolescent social and emotional learning at home and strengthen the changing parent/child relationship.
AdLit.org The November exquisite prompts from Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Paterson are now up! Are you up for the challenge? http://ow.ly/yKwj
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The AdLit.org Exquisite Prompt challenge is an activity that gives K-12 students a chance each month (October through June) to flex their writing muscles with writing prompts — and win fabulous prizes! The prompts are inspired by the 18 authors and illustrators participating in the Exquisite Corpse ...
AdLit.org New! Watch our latest interview with CYBIL award-winning author, Shannon Hale: http://ow.ly/yH9e
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Shannon's mother says she was a storyteller from birth, jabbering endlessly in nonsensical baby-talk. Once she could speak, she made up stories and bribed younger siblings to perform them in mini-plays until, thankfully, an elementary school teacher introduced her to the wonder of written fiction.
AdLit.org In "Alicia Afterimage," Lulu Delacre poignantly explores grief & remembrance. Now you can read it for free from Scribd until December 1st! http://ow.ly/xINR
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In their own voices, teenagers remember the life and death of their friend Alicia. An exploration of teen grief and a road map to healing.
AdLit.org National Family Literacy Day is November 1! Visit the Smithsonian National American History Museum on November 2 for a special event: http://ow.ly/xpq4
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Enjoy a day of family-friendly storytelling opportunities and museum theater performances that bring alive two significant milestones in American history—the creation of the Star-Spangled Banner and the 1960 sit-ins for civil rights in Greensboro, N.C.
AdLit.org Can't get to Delaware today to meet Laurie Halse Anderson? Send a question & watch a live video on the Penguin POV site! http://ow.ly/xkCV
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AdLit.org Prepare to be scared by the frighteningly fun "Half-Minute Horrors" from Harper Collins and First Book! Submit your own ghoulish tale! http://ow.ly/wSJq
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A collection of instant frights from the world's most astonishing authors and artists. This book is published in partnership with First Book, a nonprofit organization that puts new books in the hands of children from low-income families.
AdLit.org Wishing Laurie Halse Anderson a happy birthday today! Meet the fun-loving author in our video interview: http://ow.ly/wbP1
AdLit.org Check out our Multicultural Stories booklist for Diversity Awareness Month! http://ow.ly/vhpB
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AdLit.org's themed booklists, prepared by our literature advisor Jamie Watson, will help you find books to engage even the most reluctant readers. Sometimes it just takes one great book to turn a kid into a reader!
AdLit.org What's behind the ‘Wimpy Kid’ phenomenon? See what the NY Times has to say: http://ow.ly/uTtX
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The latest book in the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series is out, posing another ethical dilemma for its antihero.
AdLit.org In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, author and illustrator Lulu Delacre shares the tragic story of the accident that took her daughter Alicia's life, and the healing process that followed, in this moving interview. http://ow.ly/vw1z
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After losing her daughter in a car accident, Lulu Delacre chose to interview her daughter's friends to hear their memories of her. These unforgettable interviews led to Alicia Afterimage, a book for young adults which can help grieving teens identify their feelings and prompt an open discussion of d...
AdLit.org Some schools are stepping away from books and towards computers. Is this a step in the right direction? http://ow.ly/vsOw
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AGOURA HILLS, CALIF. -- The dread of high school algebra is lost here amid the blue glow of computer screens and the clickety-clack of keyboards.
