A blog sharing big ideas, research, and opinions about how to support equitable access to transformative teaching and learning in literacy classrooms.
Novel Ideas
When Critical Friends are the best friends
Rachel explains the Critical Friends feedback groups for the Novel curriculum and the invaluable roll they plan in the curriculum design process. It’s the one time when a critical friend really is a best friend!
Educational Alchemy: How HQIM and Teachers can Transform Learning
Read about the difference high quality instructional materials (HQIM) can make when paired with the knowledge, skill, and authentic personalization of a teacher.
The Joy of Reading: A School’s Charge
Now more than ever, schools must take full ownership and accountability for imparting a love of reading in students. Here, Carrie outlines several programmatic priorities schools can leverage to establish the baseline conditions for students to fall in love with reading.
Novel Case Study: Literacy Program Audit at Intrepid College Prep
Learn about Novel’s literacy program audit for Intrepid College Prep in Nashville, TN and the impact it’s made for students and teachers.
Reaching All Readers with Grade Level Text
We’ve compiled some “Dos and Don’ts” for teachers and leaders who want to give students currently reading below grade level access to grade-level work.