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Opening Up to New Opportunities

May 14, 2024

Opening Up to New Opportunities

Hi there! My name is Tyler Nathaniel Turner, and I want to share a little bit of my background to start. It is currently a new year, 2024, and I have been teaching math for about 6 years now! This is my second year as a community coach with Open Up Resources. My journey to […]
Finding Joy and Empowerment Through Storytelling: Reflections from MRA 2024

April 16, 2024

Finding Joy and Empowerment Through Storytelling: Reflections from MRA 2024

As a non-profit organization committed to fostering classroom equity, Open Up Resources recently had the privilege of attending the 68th Annual Michigan Reading Association Conference. Centered around the theme of JOY, with a focus on celebration through storytelling, the conference was a rich tapestry of learning experiences, collaboration, and inspiration. One session that particularly resonated […]
Elevating Learning: Open Up Resources’ Professional Development Insights

April 10, 2024

Elevating Learning: Open Up Resources’ Professional Development Insights

In a recent presentation to Rivet Education, colleagues from Open Up Resources shared insights into our professional learning offerings. Brooke Powers, Managing Director of Academics, Equity, and Social Justice at Open Up Resources, alongside Kristin Hall, Professional Learning Specialist, highlighted the organization’s commitment to providing equitable learning experiences for all students. Open Up Resources, a […]
Read Across America Week: Six Must Reads from the CEOs of EL Education & Open Up Resources

March 06, 2024

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 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 […]
Get Ready to Unlock the Future at HIVE 2024

March 04, 2024

Get Ready to Unlock the Future at HIVE 2024

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 […]
A Summary of the Effects of Bookworms Literacy Curriculum on Student Achievement in Grades 2-5

March 01, 2024

A Summary of the Effects of Bookworms Literacy Curriculum on Student Achievement in Grades 2-5

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, […]