Archive for In the Classroom

Team Spotlight – Jordanne Owen

Today, our Team Spotlight series highlights our Director of Multimedia and E-Learning Technologies, Jordanne Owen. Jordanne leads the production of our educational resources, print and online. She works every day to make a difference in the lives of teachers and students across the all our regions, ensuring our resources are available and…

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month will be here before you know it. CLI is excited to share our thoughts on how to honor and acknowledge this special month along with a booklist and some resources.

Team Spotlight – Claire Parker

Today, our Team Spotlight series highlights our Chicago Regional Manager, Claire Parker. Claire works every day to make a difference in the lives of teachers and students across the region. We sat down with Claire to learn more about her experience at CLI, what motivates her every day, and who are…

Toss Back Tuesday | 02.16.21

We’re tossing it back this Tuesday! We at CLI are sending a celebratory birthday shout-out to childhood literacy advocate, LeVar Burton!

BLM at School Week of Action

Visit our blog to learn more about BLM Week at School! We provide resources you can use to celebrate, validate, and give students a voice to recognize and ultimately act in the name of racial equity and justice.

Celebrating Black History Month

This month we celebrate Black History Month! While we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of black men and women, both past and present, we recognize that color-blind history for 11 months of the year ignores the fundamental fact that race is part of the fabric of our…

MLK Instructional Guide

On MLK Day, educators have the opportunity to explore quality literature and engage children in critical conversations around this King’s life and legacy. This guide offers suggested literature and ways to talk about Martin Luther King Jr. — his life, his work, and the Civil Rights Movement through history and now.

National Bird Day Book List

Let’s get quackin’ on this list!

Holiday Book List 2020

Whether you are shopping for a gift, or cozying up for the holiday season, check out our Holiday Book Guide collection! We believe high-quality books are an integral part of early literacy education. Check out these titles to share today!

World Smile Day Book List

In 1963, Harvey Ball brought the Smiley Face to life. One of the most famous icons of the twentieth century, this simple, yellow mark can be seen everywhere. From takeout bags to pillows to billboards, you can find these friendly doodles plastered on your face! October 2nd is…