--- title: Open Up Resources Blog | Classroom description: Classroom | --- [![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/) # classroom [![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,.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/open-up-resources-brooke-powers-on-difference-makers-podcast) [![Amplifying Discourse with Math Language Routines Workshop with Open Up Resources](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MLRs.png?width=680&name=MLRs.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/amplifying-discourse-with-math-language-routines-the-fall-2023-workshop-you-cant-miss) September 28, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum) ## [Amplifying Discourse with Math Language Routines: The Fall 2023 Workshops You Can’t Miss!](https://news.openupresources.org/amplifying-discourse-with-math-language-routines-the-fall-2023-workshop-you-cant-miss) [![Amplifying Discourse with Math Language Routines Workshop with Open Up Resources](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MLRs.png?width=680&name=MLRs.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/amplifying-discourse-with-math-language-routines-the-fall-2023-workshop-you-cant-miss) As student-centered educators, we understand the importance of discourse and collaboration in the math classroom. But often, even with our.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/amplifying-discourse-with-math-language-routines-the-fall-2023-workshop-you-cant-miss) [![What's Fidelity Got to Do with It?](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Fidelity_Article4.png?width=680&name=Fidelity_Article4.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/whats-fidelity-got-to-do-with-it) September 25, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [Teacher Voice](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/teacher-voice) ## [Launching a New Curriculum: What's Fidelity Got to Do with It?](https://news.openupresources.org/whats-fidelity-got-to-do-with-it) [![What's Fidelity Got to Do with It?](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Fidelity_Article4.png?width=680&name=Fidelity_Article4.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/whats-fidelity-got-to-do-with-it) *This is the fourth in a multi-part series that reflects on the first months of implementing a new curriculum.* [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/whats-fidelity-got-to-do-with-it) [![Webinar-Dr-Farshid-Safi](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_Part1_Wide-1.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_Part1_Wide-1.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-4-dr.-farshid-safi-september-14th-at-3-pm-et) August 09, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum) ## ["I've Got Five On It" Series – Webinar 4: Dr. Farshid Safi | September 14th at 3 PM ET](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-4-dr.-farshid-safi-september-14th-at-3-pm-et) [![Webinar-Dr-Farshid-Safi](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_Part1_Wide-1.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_Part1_Wide-1.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-4-dr.-farshid-safi-september-14th-at-3-pm-et) In an ever-evolving educational landscape, the quest for effective teaching methods that truly engage students and foster deep.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-4-dr.-farshid-safi-september-14th-at-3-pm-et) [![Open Up Resources 5 Tips for Unlocking Student Achievement at UnboundedED 2023 Recap](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/unlocking%20student%20achievement.png?width=680&name=unlocking%20student%20achievement.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-student-achievement-5-expert-tips-from-open-up-resources) August 09, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [equity](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/equity) ## [Unlocking Student Achievement: 5 Expert Tips from Open Up Resources](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-student-achievement-5-expert-tips-from-open-up-resources) [![Open Up Resources 5 Tips for Unlocking Student Achievement at UnboundedED 2023 Recap](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/unlocking%20student%20achievement.png?width=680&name=unlocking%20student%20achievement.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-student-achievement-5-expert-tips-from-open-up-resources) Following an inspirational and transformative week at HIVE 2023, the Open Up Resources Team traveled to our nation's capital as a sponsor.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-student-achievement-5-expert-tips-from-open-up-resources) [![Classroom discussion with students and teacher Open Up Resources](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/discourse%20and%20community.png?width=680&name=discourse%20and%20community.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/launching-a-new-curriculum-creating-a-culture-of-discourse-and-community) May 22, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum) ## [Launching a New Curriculum: Creating a Culture of Discourse and Community](https://news.openupresources.org/launching-a-new-curriculum-creating-a-culture-of-discourse-and-community) [![Classroom discussion with students and teacher Open Up Resources](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/discourse%20and%20community.png?width=680&name=discourse%20and%20community.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/launching-a-new-curriculum-creating-a-culture-of-discourse-and-community) *This is the third part of a multi-part series, which reflects on those tough first months learning a new curriculum.* [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/launching-a-new-curriculum-creating-a-culture-of-discourse-and-community) [![empowering-students-EL-education](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Grapple_EL_OUR_blog.png?width=680&name=Grapple_EL_OUR_blog.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/empowering-children-to-grapple) December 01, 2022 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum), [Teacher Voice](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/teacher-voice) ## [Empowering Children to Grapple](https://news.openupresources.org/empowering-children-to-grapple) [![empowering-students-EL-education](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Grapple_EL_OUR_blog.png?width=680&name=Grapple_EL_OUR_blog.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/empowering-children-to-grapple) *3rd grade teacher Esmeralda Rivera embraces the power behind productive struggle and grappling with grade-level content using [EL Education....](https://openupresources.org/ela-curriculum/el-education-k-8-language-arts/)* [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/empowering-children-to-grapple) [![Bookworms-Reading-Writing](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BW_EdReportsResponse.png?width=680&name=BW_EdReportsResponse.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/bookworms-delivering-on-student-achievement) December 01, 2022 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum) ## [Bookworms K–5 Reading & Writing: Delivering on the Promise of Student Achievement](https://news.openupresources.org/bookworms-delivering-on-student-achievement) [![Bookworms-Reading-Writing](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BW_EdReportsResponse.png?width=680&name=BW_EdReportsResponse.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/bookworms-delivering-on-student-achievement) [*Bookworms K–5 Reading & Writing*](https://openupresources.org/ela-curriculum/bookworms-k-5-reading-writing-curriculum/) is authored by a university-based literacy researcher who has dedicated her life’s work to making.... [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/bookworms-delivering-on-student-achievement) [![Meeting Teachers Where They Are With Professional Learning](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/professional%20learning-1.png?width=680&name=professional%20learning-1.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/meeting-teachers-where-they-are-with-professional-learning) October 31, 2022 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [Teacher Voice](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/teacher-voice), [Community](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/community) ## [Meeting Teachers Where They Are with Professional Learning](https://news.openupresources.org/meeting-teachers-where-they-are-with-professional-learning) [![Meeting Teachers Where They Are With Professional Learning](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/professional%20learning-1.png?width=680&name=professional%20learning-1.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/meeting-teachers-where-they-are-with-professional-learning) A day in the life of a Teacher Leader in Residence [Read the Article](https://news.openupresources.org/meeting-teachers-where-they-are-with-professional-learning) [![Open Up Resources Bookworms K-5 Reading & Writing Implementation](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/things%20i%20wish%20i%20had%20known%20part%204.png?width=680&name=things%20i%20wish%20i%20had%20known%20part%204.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/things-i-wish-i-had-known-bookworms-k-5-reading-writing) October 28, 2022 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum), [Teacher Voice](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/teacher-voice) ## [Things I Wish I Had Known: Implementing Bookworms K–5 Reading & Writing](https://news.openupresources.org/things-i-wish-i-had-known-bookworms-k-5-reading-writing) [![Open Up Resources Bookworms K-5 Reading & Writing Implementation](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/things%20i%20wish%20i%20had%20known%20part%204.png?width=680&name=things%20i%20wish%20i%20had%20known%20part%204.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/things-i-wish-i-had-known-bookworms-k-5-reading-writing) Educators using *Bookworms K–5 Reading & Writing* share their implementation advice and new understandings. 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