As K-12 curriculum leaders, Scott Hartl (EL Education) and Jason Isaacs (Open Up Resources) have a unique vantage point on Read Across America Week 2024. This annual celebration of reading and literacy is a call to action for what both organizations believe is the foundation of being a global citizen and active participant in democracy—the […]

Excitement is building as we count down to HIVE 2024, and our communities are buzzing with anticipation! We eagerly anticipate the cultivation of new connections, the uncovering of innovative strategies, and the inspiration that will drive positive change in our educational spaces. It’s not just the excitement of an annual national conference in the summer […]

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A recent study by May, H., Strong, J., & Walpole, S. (2023) delves into the impact of the Bookworms K-5 Reading and Writing program on student achievement. This comprehensive study spanned 17 elementary schools over three school years, with a total of 8,806 participants spanning grades 2 through 5. Utilizing a comparative interrupted time-series design, […]

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 2024. Jordan is being recognized for her outstanding work in her classroom and ongoing support of teachers across the country as a member of the Open Up Resources National Professional […]

Dr. A. Katrise Perera, Superintendent of Schools for the Lancaster Independent School District in Lancaster, TX, was named the 2024 recipient of the Open Up Resources Excellence in Equity Leadership Award. The award was presented to her by Open Up Resources CEO, Jason Isaacs.