Authentic Reading: The Key to Meaningful Test Prep

by Jackie | Mar 14, 2025 | ALEE Blog, For Teachers

As testing season approaches, the pressure to prepare students intensifies. Schools often shift focus to practice tests and skill drills, hoping to boost scores. But research consistently shows that the best way to prepare students for standardized assessments isn’t...

Balancing Both: Grade Level Texts and Meeting Students Where They Are

by Jackie | Jan 22, 2025 | ALEE Blog, For Teachers

Classroom-Ready Materials

by Jackie | Aug 21, 2024 | ALEE Blog, For Teachers

4 Ways Book Talks Build Community in your Classroom

by Jackie | Oct 19, 2023 | ALEE Blog, For Teachers

Building a real community within my classroom has always been pivotal for me as a teacher. It’s been my constant goal to ensure every student feels valued, heard, and included. In my classroom, I discovered that a community of readers doesn’t just uplift...