On Saturday Nov. 18, 2023, the Department of Literacy Studies, English, Education, and History Education hosted 11 students at a day-long Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT) preparation workshop thanks to the generosity of the late Felix and Margaret Blount Harvey and daughters Sunny Burrows and Leigh McNairy and the College of Education. Elementary Education (K-6) and Exceptional Children: General Curriculum … Read more
On Saturday April 22, 2023, the Department of Literacy Studies, English, Education, and History Education hosted 24 students at a day-long Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT) preparation workshop thanks to the generosity of the late Felix and Margaret Blount Harvey and daughters Sunny Burrows and Leigh McNairy. Elementary Education (K-6) and Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K-12) initial … Read more
Dr. Rachelle Savitz facilitated a book talk titled “Trauma-sensitive Literacy Practices” on Thursday, November 16, 2023 4-6pm in the Janice Faulkner Gallery in Joyner Library (2nd floor). Dr. Savitz is an Associate Professor of Reading and Literacy Education at ECU. This event focused on grades 6-12, but was open to all educators, including ECU teacher preparation … Read more
What: MBH Virtual Learning Exchange: Teaching Reading in an Online Environment
Who’s Invited: K-12 Educators and Teacher Educators
When: Feb. 24th 4:30-6:30pm
Where: Zoom
The first half of the event will feature a panel of experts and the second will involve participants in discussion and next steps.
Register here. Spaces are limited.
Reading from a screen may be worse for students’ comprehension than reading from paper, according to a report presented at the American Educational Research Association by University of North Dakota assistant education professor Virginia Clinton. Her findings suggest reading from a screen is best-suited for “light pleasure reading.” Check out the article from EdWeek and … Read more
April is a month full of literacy recognitions. As a Literacy Leader, how are you involved; what events are you hosting? Let us know by sharing in comments. Click the links below to learn more about these April events. School Library Month National Poetry Month Financial Literacy Month International Children’s Book Day (April 2) National … Read more