Gobs of reading in Oakland
I’m not sure what a “gob” is, but I’m certain that it describes how much reading is happening among the students in Oakland. Let’...
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Enthusiasm from students in Oakland
Kindles are arriving in Oakland — 370 when all is said and done — and students are responding with enthusiasm, appreciation, and gratitude. Student Chi (Oaklan...
Reader to Reader: LaMiya, Oakland
Today, I’m launching a new series. It’s called Reader to Reader. I’m excited. The idea is to sit down with students who are participating in ...
TEACHER VOICES: Trevor Gardner, #1“How’s your year going?”
Ed. note: Trevor Gardner teaches English and social studies at Envision Academy in Oakland. He also serves as an instructional coach and is a member of the scho...
Popular books among Oakland youth
When you’re starting to build a classroom library, one of the best ways to find high-interest books is to ask your students what they like. It’s no...