School: National Teachers AcademyText: Cultivating Genius by Gholdy MuhammadStudy Group Leader: Laura GluckmanStudy Group Members: Carrie Both, Jessica Kibblewhite, Melissa HauserGoal: Our goal was about fostering deep engagement as it’s connected to … Read More
Introducing the WITS 30th Anniversary Celebration
We welcome you to celebrate our 30th Anniversary of Building Communities and Empowering Readers. As the world continues to evolve and reemerge, so do we. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read More
This Weekend in Chicago: Colson Whitehead on “Harlem Shuffle”
Colson Whitehead will be the keynote speaker this weekend at the 36th annual Printers Row Lit Fest (PRLF). The festival is an opportunity to celebrate and support Chicago’s independent bookstores, … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Orozco Academy
School: Orozco AcademyText: When Kids Can’t Read: What Teachers Can Do by Kylene BeersStudy Group Leader: Lindsay Wesner (6/7th ELA and Social Studies)Study Group Members: Joanna Felsenstein (K-6 Diverse Learners), Sarah … Read More
RLTA Study Group: New Field Primary School
School: New Field Primary SchoolText: The Distance Learning Playbook Grades K-12: Teaching for Engagement & Impact in Any Setting by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie and Connecting with Students Online … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Mount Vernon Elementary School
School: Mount Vernon Elementary SchoolText: Nonfiction Reading Power by Adrienne Gear Study Group Leader: Mrs. O’Neal (2nd Grade General Education)Study Group Members: Mrs. Runaas (1st Grade General Education), Ms. Ma … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Hibbard G. Elementary School
School: Hibbard G. Elementary SchoolText: Teach Like a Pirate: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator by Dave BurgessStudy Group Leader: Stephanie Michl (4th Grade … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Walt Disney Magnet School
School: Walt Disney Magnet SchoolText: This year we read Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond.Study Group Members: Caroline Mahon (2nd Grade Teacher), Mary Bush Port-Ginn (4th Grade Teacher), … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Charles H. Wacker Elementary
School: Charles H. Wacker ElementaryText: The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12: Teaching for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and John HattieStudy Group Leader: Crystal … Read More
RLTA Study Group: Sidney Sawyer Elementary School
School: Sidney Sawyer Elementary SchoolText: Connecting with Students Online: Strategies for Remote Teaching and Learning by Jennifer SerravalloStudy Group Leader: Abbi EichhornStudy Group Members: Erica Hernandez (5th grade), Niamh Burke (8th … Read More