What’s Your State Doing about Literacy?
All signs suggest that the new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) will push more of the …
It’s Advocacy Day! Spread the Word.
Today educators are gathering on Capitol Hill to speak to legislators about pieces of 51ΑΤΖζ’s 2015 Education Policy Platform. Even …
Literacy is Everyone’s Job
The challenges of providing all students with equal access to high-quality literacy learning are vast, and one thing is certainβwe …
How Do I Advocate?
Merriam-Webster defines the term advocacy as βthe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal.β That support can look …
How Do We Decide What to Advocate For?
51ΑΤΖζ has always been an organization of action. Check out Ernest Morrell’s 2014 Presidential Address to get a sense of …
Stories of Advocacy for Literacy: Part 1
The following post is by Maureen McVeigh-Berzok, aΒ P-12 Policy Analyst for 51ΑΤΖζ. She is also a K-12 Literacy Supervisor in …
Where 51ΑΤΖζ Stands in 2015
As Literacy Education Advocacy Month kicks off, take a look at the document that guides 51ΑΤΖζ’s advocacy work all year. …
Collaboration, Without the Eye-Rolling
Thereβs a growing body of research out there that shows collaborative time for professional learning is critical to school improvement. …
The Story of One is the Story of Many
Beth Shaum currently teaches 8th grade in Michigan and isΒ a social media coordinator for 51ΑΤΖζ. Among her many tasks in …
Everyday We Explore the World in Multiple Modes
Denise Grandits, winner of 51ΑΤΖζ’s 2014 Media Literacy Award, is a former OB-GYN medical assistant whoβs just seven years new …