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347: 🤍​ Gratitude Week: Revisiting Penny Kittle's Quiet Revolution

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Transformative Reading Practices in Education

This chapter explores the courage needed in education to challenge outdated practices and prioritize student engagement in reading and writing. The speakers share personal experiences advocating for a relevant curriculum that fosters a love of literature, while emphasizing responsive teaching and diverse reading materials. They discuss strategies to connect students with texts that resonate with their lives, addressing the barriers faced by apathetic readers and the importance of active engagement in the learning process.

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