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shiorizinnenApril 3, 2026
Listen and learn: How audiobooks can support literacy development
As audiobooks continue gaining popularity, some educators and parents of young readers may be tempted to dismiss them as “cheating” or “unrigorous.” But research suggests that audiobooks can aid in the development of some key literacy skills, especially in students who dislike reading, have trouble…
shiorizinnenOctober 27, 2021
From deficit-framing to asset-framing: the power of narrative in working toward equity
The language we use to describe our students affects how we view and interact with them. At Reading Partners, we are striving to shift the narratives we share in the world to use increasingly asset-based language to counteract negative cultural narratives and tell the truth…
shiorizinnenJune 30, 2021
Black English and “Proper” English: The impact of language-based racism
African American Vernacular English, or Black English, is a group of rich, systematic, and highly innovative dialects passed down within Black communities across the US. But language-based racism continues to inhibit speakers of Black English from having their voices heard and respected in spaces dominated…
shiorizinnenMarch 11, 2021
The history of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Dr. King’s steadfast commitment to service has inspired people all around the United States and the world to work together to make positive change. But the battle to secure a day to honor his legacy of service was not won overnight.
shiorizinnenJanuary 14, 2021
Charity or Respect?: Moral Solidarity on the Global Scale
Introduction In our increasingly interconnected world, it is difficult to ignore the confused and angry sparks raised by the clashing of ethical values. From the comfort of our social bubbles we wonder aloud why Nigerians perform routine female genital cutting and how the Japanese think…
shiorizinnenDecember 26, 2019