Educators constantly strive for student success, but there is still an achievement gap. To help combat this, students need educational resources outside of the classroom, and home libraries can be just the thing.
community partnerships
The Power of Home Libraries: From Research to Results
Presented by Erskine Glover, Superintendent, Hillside Public Schools (NJ); Dr. Kelli Cedo, Senior Director of Early Learning and Title I, Norfolk Public Schools (VA); Tracey Allen, Family Operations Coordinator, Camden City School District (NJ); and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Moderated by Dwaine Millard, SVP, National Sales & Partnerships, Scholastic
Raising Attendance Through Community Partnerships
Presented by Christian Adair, Founder and Director, Alpha League; Ebony Hinson, MPA, Deputy Assistant Superintendent, School Support, Camden City School District (NJ); and Terica Butler, Ed.D., Director of Development, FACE and Literacy Initiatives, Scholastic
Building a Reading Community: A Holistic Approach to Increasing Districtwide Literacy
Presented by Travis Nelson, Library Media Consultant, Richland County School District One (SC); and Dr. Kendra Lynn, K-12 Literacy Coordinator, Richland County School District One (SC)
The 3 Building Blocks to Kindergarten Readiness
Presented by Aruna Gilbert, Chief Program and Policy Officer, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County; and Rebecca Palacios, Ph.D., NBCT, Senior Curriculum Advisor, Age of Learning
Work-Based Learning: Strategies for Enhancing Student Outcomes and Career Readiness
Presented by Shannon Shelton, Director, Work-Based Learning, North Kansas City School District (MO); and Kelly Cooper, Chief Secondary Academic Officer, Iredell-Statesville School District (NC)
Building Community and Student-Led Teacher PD to Address Mental Health and Racial Trauma
Presented by Damita Harvey, Community Organizer, Bristol Cares Coalition; Malikah Upchurch, Instructional Coach, Bristol Township School District (PA); Dr. Latia White, Senior Inclusive Innovation Researcher, Digital Promise; and Dr. Kristian Lenderman, Senior Program Manager, Digital Promise