September 2, 2014 CLI’s new executive director, Dr. Joel Zarrow, PhD, was recently introduced to Philadelphia educators, board members and city officials at its Market St. offices. Zarrow made sure his audience understood his commitment to bringing kids in grades K-3 up to “snuff” and grade level when it comes to reading and writing. View Article
Getting Your Classroom’s “Vibe” Right – Part 3 of 3
In the final part of our series we’re asking the question, Is your room arranged in a way that allows for multiple types of learning to occur? Based on research, and tested with hundreds of teachers across multiple districts and schools, CLI has put together our own best practices for arranging your classroom’s space.
In June, the American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Getting Your Classroom’s “Vibe” Right – Part 2 of 3
In part two of our series we’re asking the question, Are you using wall space effectively by incorporating authentic print and tools to support learning? Based on research, and tested with hundreds of teachers across multiple districts and schools, CLI has put together our own best practices for getting the right kinds of posters and tools up in your classroom.
In June, the
Getting Your Classroom’s “Vibe” Right – Part 1 of 3
You know that feeling you get when you walk into a new place and within a few seconds you already know what kind of experience you’re going to have? You felt the room’s “vibe”, as some might say. Well it turns out that within an educational setting, “vibe” is a critical, deeply studied, aspect of student learning.
Engaging Families, Changing Literacy Practices
When Roberto rushed into school to pick his daughters up from the after school program, he wasn’t aware that his idea of his own role as a parent was about to change. When he walked into the gymnasium, he spotted his daughter sitting in a cluster of children who were being read to by an adult. As soon as she saw him, his 8 year-old daughter ran to him, hugged him and pointed to the woman behind the Family Literacy Night registration desk, saying, “Ask that lady if you can go upstairs with the grown-ups.
Inside the Classroom: Student Writing
From a 2nd Grade Classroom
Building on the Strengths of Teachers: Improving Student Literacy Achievement in Chicago, IL
Recently, CLI presented at the Council of Great City Schools Conference in Indianapolis, IN. CLI’s CAO, Rahshene Davis’s, presentation was called “Building on the Strengths of Teachers: Improving Student Literacy Achievement in Chicago, IL.” Check out the student writing and teacher reflection below that demonstrates the great work i3 work happening in Chicago!
Kindergarten Classroom, i3 Chicago
Children’s Writing: An Expression of Creativity, Reflection and Growth Part II
Teacher Reflection:
