New Episode of Literacy Matters: Power of Productive Struggle: Rebuilding Students' Learning Power    Watch Now

Welcome to the Learning Without Tears Blog

Enjoy content rich with expert insights, teaching tips, and effective strategies curated to inform and empower educators

Reset

Blogs

Literacy
Using grade-level texts to teach reading is our best shot at accelerating literacy. Yet many teachers were trained to use below-grade-level texts to instruct students who struggle.
By Dr. Tim Shanahan
5 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families
As we swap traditional pencils for modern digital styluses, the value of handwriting in education might seem a bit old-fashioned at first glance.
By Ramon Torres
6 mins
Handwriting
Cursive handwriting is making a comeback. Twenty-three states now require cursive instruction in their curriculum. And schools’ renewed respect for teaching cursive and handwriting isn’t about some retro nostalgia.
By Dr. Christina Bretz
4 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families
Embrace the nostalgia of pen and paper on National Letter Writing Day and discover meaningful ways to celebrate the art of writing.
By Ramon Torres
5 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families
As we celebrate Read a New Book Month, it's a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role of reading in our children's lives, especially at home.
By Ramon Torres
4 mins
Literacy, Announcements
As the world gears up for Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, it's vital to spotlight a critical issue: the digital divide's impact on literacy.
By Ramon Torres
4 mins
Teaching Tips
Independent thinking is a vital part of being in a classroom community of society because it allows each of us to find meaning.
By Gravity Goldberg
4 mins
Literacy, Home Connection, Families, Announcements, Teaching Tips
National Young Readers Week - a landmark occasion for nurturing the joy of reading. Get inspired with our curated selection of books and literacy activities.
By Ramon Torres
6 mins
Literacy
Please also enter summary for this page.
Summary is used when displaying this page in listing page.
By Tim Cusack and Vince Bustamante
7 mins