Literacy for Justice
Literacy for Justice is a digital platform dedicated to empowering educators and families with culturally responsive literacy practices that support children from historically marginalized communities. Its mission is to bridge research and practice by providing accessible resources, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies that foster equity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. Through blog posts, downloadable resources, and family-friendly content, Literacy for Justice helps teachers create inclusive classrooms while equipping families to support literacy development at home.
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Before You Teach the Curriculum, Learn Your Students
Your classroom may be ready, but is it ready for every child who walks through the door? By the first day of school, most teachers have spent countless hours arranging… Read more ⇢
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How to Improve Your Child’s Oral Language Development
How to Improve Your Child’s Oral Language Development Have you ever learned a new word during an everyday conversation? I was listening to a podcast recently, and the guest speaker… Read more ⇢
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Beyond the Screen: Educational Toys That Encourage Real Learning Through Play
Beyond the Screen: Educational Toys That Encourage Real Learning Through Play I recently shared research (see post here) highlighting that high-quality, intentional screen time can support children’s learning and development… Read more ⇢
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Is Screen Time Really the Enemy?
Is Screen Time Really the Enemy? If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably seen posts warning parents that screens are ruining childhood. As a parent and an… Read more ⇢
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What My Three-Year-Old Is Reminding Me About Reading Development
It has been a busy few months! Between teaching, research, service commitments, and motherhood, Literacy for Justice has been quieter than usual. Yet some of the most rewarding literacy learning… Read more ⇢
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Children’s Books as Truth-Tellers
Children’s Books That Tell Black History Truthfully When intentionally selected, children’s books for teaching history should be accurate and humane. Through story and illustration, these books tell the truth about… Read more ⇢
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Teaching Students History With the Facts, Not Fear
Teaching Students History With the Facts, Not Fear Recently, a pre-service teacher asked a question in class about teaching sensitive history topics. She asked how to water down these topics… Read more ⇢
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Freedom Begins With Literacy: Teaching Children to Read as a Justice Matter
Freedom Begins With Literacy As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I’ve found myself reflecting more deeply on the Civil Rights Movement. I think about not just the marches,… Read more ⇢
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Daily Prompt – Where I’ve Felt Loved
I’ve felt loved in quiet, everyday moments sitting beside my child with a book in our laps. No agenda. Just curiosity, giggles, and questions that don’t always make sense. In… Read more ⇢
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Homework Help That Actually Helps: What to Say (and Do) at Home
With the winter break over and everyone getting back into school routines, I wanted to share some homework tips for reading at home to finish the school year strong. When… Read more ⇢
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