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High Tech High Graduate School of Education
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Tag: Literacy

Five children sit on sandy ground in a playground, reading or writing in notebooks. Playground equipment, including a slide and climbing structure, is visible in the background—an ideal scene for little Bookworms to gather and enjoy their stories together.
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The Bookworms and Mr. Reading Pot

Every Friday, Mr. Reading Pot would make a grand entrance into the classroom and be seated in the middle of a large circle of squirrely kids. Mr. Reading Pot was a bad-tempered and curmudgeonly fellow.
The Bookworms and Mr. Reading Pot
A woman in a green outfit sits on the floor with a child, looking up at a standing person whose hand is raised, as part of a colorful illustrated scene that beautifully captures the spirit of “it takes a village” to raise a writer.
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Writer

We called our project the Earth Authors Program. It began with Ramnath setting the groundwork by giving children an authentic reason for writing.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Writer
A teacher and a smiling student stand together in a classroom. The student is holding a Spelling Bee certificate, celebrating their achievements in literacy. A whiteboard, easel, plants, and colorful carpet are visible in the background.
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Putting the Science of Reading into Practice

Lesson study works especially well for areas of teaching that have rigorous research, like the science of reading.
Putting the Science of Reading into Practice
Three students stand in front of a whiteboard, holding a poster labeled NATIONAL and laughing together during a classroom presentation. Their enthusiasm for collaborative short story writing is evident as another student gestures while speaking, showcasing their teamwork and creativity.
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The Joy of Collaborative Short Story Writing

What would it look like if you got three students to write a beginning, middle, and end to a short story?
The Joy of Collaborative Short Story Writing
A silhouette of a bird stands in shallow water beside weathered logs, with golden light reflected on San Diego Bay’s rippling surface behind it, creating an artistic, painterly effect.
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Logs from San Diego Bay.

These words are written in memory of Jay Vavra, my former teaching partner...
Logs from San Diego Bay.
A woman and a young boy sit on a green rug, reading a book together. The boy listens attentively while the woman reads, gently exhibiting a love for Student Writing. Red beanbags and blue bins are in the background.
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Exhibiting Student Writing.

Exhibitions of student learning, with their many projects, activities, and associated...
Exhibiting Student Writing.
Black and white portrait of an elderly man in a patterned shirt, sitting indoors, with papers on the wall and a framed picture behind him—perhaps reflecting on his role in the Cuban literacy campaign, a pivotal chapter in Cuban education.
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On the Trail of the Literacy Campaign: An Internship in Cuba.

As I sit in a small living room, an elderly woman details her experiences fifty years ago.
On the Trail of the Literacy Campaign: An Internship in Cuba.
Two people sit at a table, looking at papers together. Both are wearing glasses and smiling. One points at a document while the other appears to be explaining something, creating an atmosphere where Lila Speaks with enthusiasm. The setting looks like a casual indoor event.
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Lila Speaks.

As of yesterday, it had been 13 weeks, or 55 school days, since school started. Yet it was...
Lila Speaks.
Stylized illustration of three people with exaggerated facial features, pale skin, black hair or blonde hair, and red lips, against a gray background. Their expressions appear neutral or somber, inviting viewers to project yourself into their reflections—an artistic nod to the writer’s craft of conveying emotion through subtlety and nuance.
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Doing the Project Yourself: Reflections on the Writer’s Craft.

In the world of project-based learning, prototypes are necessary for success...
Doing the Project Yourself: Reflections on the Writer’s Craft.
Several children write questions and answers with colored markers on a large white paper-covered wall. The writings are in various colors and styles, resembling a lively swirl of Graffiti Discussions, as they pose questions and responses about a story or book—giving even the Silent Majority a visible voice.
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Graffiti Discussions: Igniting the Silent Majority.

“The main thing to do is pay attention. Pay close attention to everything..."
Graffiti Discussions: Igniting the Silent Majority.
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