Saddleback Educational Publishing
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For over 40 years, we have been the leading source of Hi-Lo Books and Solutions for grades 4-12, ELLs, Special Education and striving learners.
Sunny Southern California
Joined April 2009
Books don’t just teach us; they shape us. 📚 Here’s to helping every student discover the power of reading. ✨ #QuoteOfTheDay
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Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class. - The New York Times
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When teachers do assign whole books, they often choose from a stagnant list of classics.
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For gifts this holiday season, please consider buying books, especially well-researched, non-fiction books. Because if you don't buy them, they won't get published in the future. Not everything worth knowing can be found in a tweet or a ChatGPT search.
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Reading whole books in schools should not be controversial in 2025. Grateful to @natwexler and so many others who keep advocating for students and for real reading📚 #TextOverTech #GetKidsReading
Yes! I wrote an article on the importance of reading whole books that just came out in American Educator, & it makes many of the same points as @StamStam193 : https://t.co/0nXmzY3HOp
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Why Tech Giants Are Keeping Their Kids Screen-Free (And What This Means for Your Family) https://t.co/DPz4Od5DN5 (more books, less screens) 📚
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Does it really make a difference if students read whole books rather than only brief texts & excerpts? Evidence indicates the answer is "yes." Plus it's a lot more engaging. @DougLemov @karenvaites @HKorbey See my new piece in American Educator: https://t.co/0nXmzY4fDX
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Los Angeles Unified is the first district of its size to face an organized — and growing — campaign by parents demanding that schools pull back on mandatory screen time. @NBCNews
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A growing contingent of public school parents say school-mandated iPads, particularly in elementary and middle schools, are leading to behavior problems.
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4 Tips for Supporting Older Struggling Readers, From Researchers and Experts https://t.co/90m9DCebdY
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Yes but specifically let’s get our kids reading books 📚 in schools and off screens!
With how easy it is to get distracted today, teach kids that those who can focus will dominate every sector. Reading sharpens focus.
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Multilingualism is like a kaleidoscope, vibrant, dynamic, ever-changing, and forever transforming into something new and beautiful. As new languages are folded in, additional layers of complexity are created. Much like a kaleidoscope, patterns emerge and a multilingual learner
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Surprisingly large correlations between fine motor skills and academic outcomes. Biggest correlate is ability using a pencil/pen. True for adults too. Humans are embodied creatures. Our hands help our brains to learn.
"Keep the hands in mind" — indeed. Fine motor skills (FMS) have been largely overlooked in the era of the internet. A new meta-analysis identified a positive correlation between FMS and academic success, and the details are fascinating. The study aggregated 118 articles to
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Adapting Gradual Release of Responsibility for English Language Learners https://t.co/1lt57tTat5
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Every administrator in America should follow this guy:
Are Chromebooks as bad as cell phones in the classroom? Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath argues that they are in a provocative, evidence-rich new book. #edtech #education #teachersoftiktok #anxiousgeneration
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Don't just read books, re-read them. What is your favorite book to re-read?
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Fluency helps kids to engage school, not just survive it.
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A growing contingent of public school parents say school-mandated iPads, particularly in elementary and middle schools, are leading to behavior problems. https://t.co/2AsRl4Hp5g
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We need more books in schools and less screens! #TextsOverTech
I realize most of these kids of the highly-educated will be given screens at some point but I feel fairly confident that their screen time will be limited and supervised and they’ll be encouraged to read books and go outside. Kids with fewer resources really are going to be more
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Yes this! And let’s get kids reading books in schools as well. #MoreTextsLessTech
Kids who read daily: -Are more creative -Do better in school -Have stronger imaginations -Develop stronger communication skills Compared to kids who dont read daily. Start reading to your kids as soon as possible. Fill the house with age-appropriate books. Schedule regular
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Fact: school districts across the country are facing budget shortfalls. Fact: huge investments districts have made in technology have not led to increased student learning. I’m no education expert, but I feel like theres a solution in there somewhere.
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Are Chromebooks as bad as cell phones in the classroom? Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath argues that they are in a provocative, evidence-rich new book. #edtech #education #teachersoftiktok #anxiousgeneration
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