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# ela-curriculum

[![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....

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[![](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)

[![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.....

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[![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....

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[![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....

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[![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....

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[![Linda Labadidi - December 2023 Teacher of the Month](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TOM%20Labadidi.png?width=680&name=TOM%20Labadidi.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/labadidi-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-december-2023)

December 27, 2023 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum)

## [Labadidi Selected as National Teacher of the Month for December 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/labadidi-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-december-2023)

[![Linda Labadidi - December 2023 Teacher of the Month](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TOM%20Labadidi.png?width=680&name=TOM%20Labadidi.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/labadidi-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-december-2023)

Linda Labadidi, a middle school Multilingual (MLL) Resource Teacher at Elgin Math and Science Academy (IL), has been named the Open Up....

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[![2023_Reading_League_Annual_Conference_Recap](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/385073972_718086383693699_1632741423494188414_n.jpeg?width=680&name=385073972_718086383693699_1632741423494188414_n.jpeg)](https://news.openupresources.org/empowering-education-the-reading-league-conference-recap)

December 17, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum)

## [Empowering Education: The Reading League Conference Recap](https://news.openupresources.org/empowering-education-the-reading-league-conference-recap)

[![2023_Reading_League_Annual_Conference_Recap](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/385073972_718086383693699_1632741423494188414_n.jpeg?width=680&name=385073972_718086383693699_1632741423494188414_n.jpeg)](https://news.openupresources.org/empowering-education-the-reading-league-conference-recap)

The Reading League recently hosted a conference that brought together educators and advocates with a shared passion for literacy and....

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[![I've Got 5 On It: Webinar Series Recap Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_General_Wide-1.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_General_Wide-1.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/recap-ive-got-five-on-it-webinar-series)

November 05, 2023 | [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)

## [Recap: "I've Got 5 On It" Webinar Series](https://news.openupresources.org/recap-ive-got-five-on-it-webinar-series)

[![I've Got 5 On It: Webinar Series Recap Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_General_Wide-1.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_General_Wide-1.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/recap-ive-got-five-on-it-webinar-series)

We recently wrapped our "I've Got 5 On It" webinar series, and playback is now available for all sessions! This engaging and informative....

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[![Moffitt Selected as National Teacher of the Month for October 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Moffitt%20TOM%20graphic.png?width=680&name=Moffitt%20TOM%20graphic.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/moffitt-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-october-2023)

September 25, 2023 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum)

## [Moffitt Selected as National Teacher of the Month for October 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/moffitt-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-october-2023)

[![Moffitt Selected as National Teacher of the Month for October 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Moffitt%20TOM%20graphic.png?width=680&name=Moffitt%20TOM%20graphic.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/moffitt-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-october-2023)

Julianna Moffitt, a Special Education Teacher at Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School (NY), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher....

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