“Anchor charts are not wallpaper. They are a co-created resource and reference for children. Consider where you can display anchor charts in the classroom for students to use them as you learn together.” – Iysha Dent If we’re honest, we’ve all seen (or made!) anchor charts that look beautiful but turn into background décor. The […]

At North Haven Public Schools (NHPS), a shared vision for educational excellence is transforming classrooms. In partnership with Open Up Resources (OUR), a nonprofit K–12 curriculum publisher known for its high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), North Haven Public Schools is proving how aligned curriculum, professional learning, and teacher collaboration can elevate literacy outcomes for all students. […]

The first weeks of school are filled with possibilities and energy. Teachers are setting expectations, students are learning to engage with one another, and everyone is discovering the rhythm of new routines. With EL Education’s K–8 Language Arts curriculum, that beginning can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. But success doesn’t come from “doing it all” […]

Back-to-school season has a funny way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re soaking up summer, and the next you’re standing in front of a room full of students with a stack of brand-new Teacher Manuals and freshly decorated bulletin boards. Whether brand new to Bookworms K–5 Reading & Writing or stepping into year […]

Jennifer Ruble, a 3rd grade teacher at Nikkari Elementary of St. Louis Public Schools (MO), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for April 2025. Ruble 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 […]

April Lake, a teacher at Sumter County Schools (GA), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for March 2025. Lake 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 Learning Community. Lake’s […]