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Are you looking for the how of literacy leadership, written by colleagues who are just as smart, funny & passionate about teaching reading & writing as you are?

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In our latest issue of the #BigFresh newsletter, our contributors get extra-vulnerable as they share candid stories from their own schools and urge us to take a wise look at the texts we share with students.

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An Attitude of Gratitude — A simple thank-you can shift the whole vibe. Gratitude isn’t just nice, it’s powerful. Choice Literacy contributor Heather Rader reflects on the power of gratitude in transforming challenging situations.
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Prioritize your wellness this summer!
Choice Literacy contributor Stephanie Affinito shares a short list of picture books that help jump-start a season of reflection.
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Meet our content contributors! ✍️
Gwen Blumberg has been a classroom teacher, a reading interventionist, a literacy coach, an adjunct professor, and a district-level literacy leader and is now serving as a K–8 public school librarian.
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Week 1: Elated. Week 2: Relaxed. Week 3: So bored.
If you're a teacher who dreads summer break, you need to check out these ideas to keep you inspired!
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Sticky Hope—a podcast created by Ruth Ayres and Becca Burk. Providing tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to support healthy emotional regulation and bring calm back to your day.
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Consider attending the NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference in Chicago on June 16-18. Choice Literacy Editor in Chief, Ruth Ayres will be presenting with other contributors: Jodie Bailey, Becca Burk, Mallory Messenger, and Mandy Robek. We’d love to connect with you! https://t.co/A6tkdk77x3

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🌟 Embracing the Unexpected in Education
This week's #BigFresh reflects on the value of staying open to the surprises that students bring into our classrooms. Plus — practical strategies to help educators pause, re-center, and renew themselves throughout busy, stressful days.

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Lori Desautels shares how creating a sense of belonging and safety for each student is foundational to fostering a learning environment.
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This week’s #BigFresh newsletter explores brain-based learning with actionable tips for educators:
✨ Use social stories to ease anxieties
🧠 Apply neuroscience to manage challenging behaviors
💬 Build a strong sense of belonging/safety in the classroom
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May is the month for readers!
NATIONAL FAMILY READING MONTH
Bring your family together to read for at least 10 minutes every day to create positive, long-lasting reading habits and lifelong readers!
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Children don’t always respond to being told to be kind—but they’ll lean in for a great story. Choice Literacy contributor Joanne Emery has put together a thoughtful list of children's books that highlight kindness in meaningful, memorable ways.
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Need some new ideas? This is a practical book designed for every classroom teacher. Each lesson exploration includes three poems, one by a contemporary adult poet and two by students in grades 2 through 8, which serve as models to illustrate how poetry teaches writers.

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As educators we know the complexity of differentiating. We know the joy of meeting students exactly at their points of need. In this week's #BigFresh newsletter you’ll find inspiration to value and celebrate the learning process.
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In "Hidden Potential," Adam Grant challenges our obsession with natural talent, emphasizing that growth is less about innate genius and more about learning and character.
If you’re ready to unlock your best self (and help others do the same), this book is your blueprint.

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Our Book Guides are designed to support teachers in refreshing their toolboxes with new go-to books.

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