--- title: Open Up Resources Blog --- [![Open-Up Resources Logo](https://news.openupresources.org/hubfs/Openupresources_November2018%20/Images/logo.svg)](https://openupresources.org/) - [Math Curriculum](https://openupresources.org/math-curriculum/) - [ELA Curriculum](https://openupresources.org/ela-curriculum/) - [Overview](https://openupresources.org/ela-curriculum/) - [EL Education K–5](https://openupresources.org/el-education-k-5-language-arts/) - [Bookworms K–5](https://openupresources.org/bookworms-k-5-reading-writing-curriculum/) - [About Us](https://openupresources.org/about-us/) - [News](https://openupresources.org/news/) - [Contact Us](https://openupresources.org/contact-us/) # Open Up Resources Blog [![Denise Wass, Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for March 2024](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TOM%20Wass.png?width=680&name=TOM%20Wass.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/denise-wass-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-march-2024) March 26, 2024 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum) ## [Denise Wass Selected as National Teacher of the Month for March 2024](https://news.openupresources.org/denise-wass-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-march-2024) [![Denise Wass, Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for March 2024](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TOM%20Wass.png?width=680&name=TOM%20Wass.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/denise-wass-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-march-2024) Denise Wass, a Kindergarten Teacher of Kelloggsville Public Schools (MI), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/denise-wass-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-march-2024) [![](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1138365810.jpg?width=680&name=iStock-1138365810.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/read-across-america-week-six-must-reads-from-the-ceos-of-el-education-open-up-resources) March 06, 2024 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum) ## [Read Across America Week: Six Must Reads from the CEOs of EL Education & Open Up Resources](https://news.openupresources.org/read-across-america-week-six-must-reads-from-the-ceos-of-el-education-open-up-resources) [![](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1138365810.jpg?width=680&name=iStock-1138365810.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/read-across-america-week-six-must-reads-from-the-ceos-of-el-education-open-up-resources) As K-12 curriculum leaders, Scott Hartl (EL Education) and Jason Isaacs (Open Up Resources) have a unique vantage point on[Read Across....](https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america) [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/read-across-america-week-six-must-reads-from-the-ceos-of-el-education-open-up-resources) [![hive-2023-group](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/049A6884%20(1).jpg?width=680&name=049A6884%20(1).jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/get-ready-to-unlock-the-future-at-hive-2024) March 04, 2024 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Event](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/event), [Community](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/community) ## [Get Ready to Unlock the Future at HIVE 2024](https://news.openupresources.org/get-ready-to-unlock-the-future-at-hive-2024) [![hive-2023-group](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/049A6884%20(1).jpg?width=680&name=049A6884%20(1).jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/get-ready-to-unlock-the-future-at-hive-2024) Excitement is building as we count down to [HIVE 2024](https://www.openupresources.org/hive-conference-2024/), and our communities are buzzing with anticipation! We eagerly anticipate the.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/get-ready-to-unlock-the-future-at-hive-2024) [![bookworms-michigan-reading-association](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_Blog_MRA.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_Blog_MRA.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/unleash-your-inner-bookworm-join-our-and-dr.-walpole-at-mra-2024) March 04, 2024 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum) ## [Unleash Your Inner Bookworm: Join OUR and Dr. Walpole at MRA 2024!](https://news.openupresources.org/unleash-your-inner-bookworm-join-our-and-dr.-walpole-at-mra-2024) [![bookworms-michigan-reading-association](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_Blog_MRA.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_Blog_MRA.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/unleash-your-inner-bookworm-join-our-and-dr.-walpole-at-mra-2024) Dive into a weekend of learning, networking, and all things literacy at the 68th Annual Michigan Reading Association (MRA) Conference..... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/unleash-your-inner-bookworm-join-our-and-dr.-walpole-at-mra-2024) [![Bookworms K-5 Reading and Writing Effects on Student Achievement](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_2017-GA-Bookworms.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_2017-GA-Bookworms.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/a-summary-of-the-effects-of-bookworms-literacy-curriculum-on-student-achievement-in-grades-2-5) March 01, 2024 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum) ## [A Summary of the Effects of Bookworms Literacy Curriculum on Student Achievement in Grades 2-5](https://news.openupresources.org/a-summary-of-the-effects-of-bookworms-literacy-curriculum-on-student-achievement-in-grades-2-5) [![Bookworms K-5 Reading and Writing Effects on Student Achievement](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_2017-GA-Bookworms.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_2017-GA-Bookworms.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/a-summary-of-the-effects-of-bookworms-literacy-curriculum-on-student-achievement-in-grades-2-5) A [recent study](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/10888438.2023.2284811) by May, H., Strong, J., & Walpole, S. (2023) delves into the impact of the *Bookworms K-5 Reading and Writing* program on.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/a-summary-of-the-effects-of-bookworms-literacy-curriculum-on-student-achievement-in-grades-2-5) [![Jo Ann Jordan is February 2024 Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TOM%20Jordan%202_24.png?width=680&name=TOM%20Jordan%202_24.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/jordan-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-february-2024) February 26, 2024 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum) ## [Jordan Selected as National Teacher of the Month for February 2024](https://news.openupresources.org/jordan-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-february-2024) [![Jo Ann Jordan is February 2024 Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TOM%20Jordan%202_24.png?width=680&name=TOM%20Jordan%202_24.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/jordan-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-february-2024) Jo Ann Jordan, a 3rd Grade teacher at Alma School District (AR), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for February.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/jordan-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-february-2024) [![Dr. A. Katrise Perera](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Perera%20Head%20Shot%201500_1000.png?width=680&name=Perera%20Head%20Shot%201500_1000.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/perera-named-2024-recipient-excellence-in-equity-leadership-award) February 17, 2024 | ## [Dr. A. Katrise Perera Named 2024 Recipient OUR Excellence in Equity Leadership Award](https://news.openupresources.org/perera-named-2024-recipient-excellence-in-equity-leadership-award) [![Dr. A. Katrise Perera](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Perera%20Head%20Shot%201500_1000.png?width=680&name=Perera%20Head%20Shot%201500_1000.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/perera-named-2024-recipient-excellence-in-equity-leadership-award) Dr. A. Katrise Perera, Superintendent of Schools for the Lancaster Independent School District in Lancaster, TX, was named the 2024.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/perera-named-2024-recipient-excellence-in-equity-leadership-award) [![Unlocking Education Excellence: HIVE 2024 Unveils Exciting Content Lineup](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/049A6959.png?width=680&name=049A6959.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-education-excellence-hive-2024-unveils-exciting-content-lineup) February 15, 2024 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum) ## [Unlocking Education Excellence: HIVE 2024 Unveils Exciting Content Lineup](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-education-excellence-hive-2024-unveils-exciting-content-lineup) [![Unlocking Education Excellence: HIVE 2024 Unveils Exciting Content Lineup](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/049A6959.png?width=680&name=049A6959.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-education-excellence-hive-2024-unveils-exciting-content-lineup) Excitement is building as [HIVE 2024](https://www.openupresources.org/events/hive-2024/) gears up to offer attendees an unparalleled professional learning experience. This year's.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-education-excellence-hive-2024-unveils-exciting-content-lineup) [![Joleigh Honey, an Author of Open Up Mathematics, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_HSMath_JoleighHoney_Blog.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_HSMath_JoleighHoney_Blog.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/joleigh-honey-an-author-of-open-up-mathematics-receives-lifetime-achievement-award) February 14, 2024 | [Open Up High School Math](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/open-up-high-school-math) ## [Joleigh Honey, an Author of Open Up Mathematics, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award](https://news.openupresources.org/joleigh-honey-an-author-of-open-up-mathematics-receives-lifetime-achievement-award) [![Joleigh Honey, an Author of Open Up Mathematics, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_HSMath_JoleighHoney_Blog.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_HSMath_JoleighHoney_Blog.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/joleigh-honey-an-author-of-open-up-mathematics-receives-lifetime-achievement-award) We are thrilled to announce that Joleigh Honey, a prominent figure in mathematics education and an author of [Open Up High School....](https://www.openupresources.org/math-curriculum/high-school/) [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/joleigh-honey-an-author-of-open-up-mathematics-receives-lifetime-achievement-award) [![Difference-Makers-Podcast-Brooke-Powers](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_Brooke_DMPodcast.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_Brooke_DMPodcast.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/open-up-resources-brooke-powers-on-difference-makers-podcast) January 16, 2024 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom) ## [Open Up Resources' Brooke Powers on 'Difference Makers' Podcast](https://news.openupresources.org/open-up-resources-brooke-powers-on-difference-makers-podcast) [![Difference-Makers-Podcast-Brooke-Powers](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_Brooke_DMPodcast.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_Brooke_DMPodcast.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/open-up-resources-brooke-powers-on-difference-makers-podcast) In a recent episode of the "Difference Makers" podcast, host Joanie Readout spoke with Brooke Powers, the Managing Director of Academics,.... 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