Specialized Text Font for Reading with Ease

Noah Text is a specialized text font designed to help new readers, struggling readers, and those with dyslexia. The special text design increases both reading fluency and reading speed, allowing individuals to have a more relaxed reading experience. At the same time, it enhances reading skill. Noah Text also helps English language learners, those individuals striving to get ahead, and those “good enough” readers that avoid reading at all costs. The website presents samples from a chapter book and an early reader, as well as a video demonstrating how the text works.

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Checking our Systems for Equity: Six Practical Ideas

As teachers, we must check our systems for equity each time we walk into our classrooms. The key word here is “systems,” for without thoughtful practices, even the most well-intentioned among us fall into the old traps of expediency, implicit bias, and tradition. Here are a few practical structures I use as equity checks that take very little time to implement.

Stayin’ Alive: Reflecting on Power of Poetry

By Stacey James McAdoo

“Poetry didn’t save my life; it saved yours.” This quote has been dancing around in my head for several days now. The poet who spoke these words meant them quite literally. If it had not been for the countless hours he spent developing, drafting, and delivering his words, he very well could have been out in the streets up to no good. Additionally, without the impact of his poetic words, someone else’s life may have been negatively impacted or even lost. This sentiment, though on the negative end of the spectrum, still communicates an important message: poetry is powerful, and it changes and saves lives.

Professional Specializations in Curriculum and Instruction

Penn State’s M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and Graduate Certification in Children’s Literature are taught by distinguished faculty from Penn State’s College of Education and conveniently offered online through Penn State World Campus. The M.Ed offers the following benefits.

Choice of five emphases: Children’s Literature, STEM Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum and Supervision, and Theory and Practice in English, Social Studies, and World Languages
Path that allows you to work with an adviser to customize your master's degree
Online courses replicating those in Penn State’s prestigious, high-quality resident program
Education from a university known for preparing and supporting teachers and education professionals.

No matter where you are in the world, you can pursue a master’s degree or certificate backed by a world-class reputation and accreditation, a student support team, and a powerful global network of students and alumni. Request more information here.

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