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Fun and Freaky Recommended Fall Reads
Friday, October 28, 2022
Our staff has 13 book recommendations with themes of fun fall activities, Halloween, and other spooky selections.
The Intersection of Dyslexia, Struggles With Reading, and Mental Health
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Learn more about the mental health impacts and strategies to help children with dyslexia.
From Diagnosis to Honor Roll: One Family’s Dyslexia Journey
Monday, October 24, 2022
Through assistance from educators, hard work, and fierce advocacy from his mom, student with dyslexia achieves reading successes.
Workshopping a Play: Teaching Literacy Skills Through Playwriting
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Students can practice revising their own writing along with giving and receiving feedback through collaborative playwriting workshops.
Purposeful Playwriting: Teaching Literacy Skills Through Playwriting
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Students can learn literacy skills and write about issues they are passionate about through this unique genre of writing.
Our Favorite Young Adult Books for National Book Lovers’ Day
Thursday, August 4, 2022
YA recommendations from IRRC staff.
Reed to Step Down as Director of the Iowa Reading Research Center
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The IRRC’s director since 2015, Reed made a major impact on literacy education in the state.
Prewriting Strategies May Reduce Apprehension Towards Writing
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Brainstorming, concept mapping, and freewriting can help students organize their thoughts and gain confidence as writers.
Learning English with your Children and Teens: Using a Chore Chart to Practice Overall Fluency
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Planning out the week’s chores provides an excellent opportunity to practice English skills.
Learning English With Your Children and Teens: Practice Paraphrasing With a New Game
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
English learners can have fun with their families and learn a communication strategy by making and playing a card game.