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🎉 A 33 Point Increase in ELA Scores! 📣
In just one year, statewide ELA assessment scores increased by 33 points throughout the Mark Twain Union Elementary School District in northern CA. Learn how your district can help more kids succeed in reading and writing with Collaborative Literacy!

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How New Hampshire’s Nashua School District Uses SIPPS for Middle School and English Language Learners Nashua School District uses SIPPS® to accelerate foundational reading skills with their middle school English Language Learners (ELLs).

New Hampshire's Nashua School District teachers and leaders recommend SIPPS as a great resource for educators, especially teachers of English Language Learners who do not have explicit training in foundational literacy. Read the latest: www.collaborativeclassroom.org/blog/nashua-...

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How ELA Scores Jumped 33 Points in One Year at Mark Twain Elementary School District Learn how using Collaborative Literacy with fidelity helped Mark Twain Union Elementary increase ELA scores by 33 points in one year.

A 33 point increase in ELA assessments scores–in one year? Yes, please!

Read how this remarkable improvement occurred throughout the Mark Twain Union Elementary School District in northern California.
www.collaborativeclassroom.org/blog/collabo...

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As a part of their Collaborative Literacy curriculum pilot, students and teachers at Friess Lake Elementary got to experience the CC PAL student practice app. Read the blog to hear what they have to say!
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A 30-minute webinar titled, "Building Stronger Early Learning Systems Through Choice, Access, and Trust" will be held February 26, 12:00PM Pacific time, with panelists Emily Grunt from Collaborative Classroom, Karen Pace with Ravenswood Early Learning, and Sonali Soi, with Avela Education. Photo shows text and photos of the three panelists.

A 30-minute webinar titled, "Building Stronger Early Learning Systems Through Choice, Access, and Trust" will be held February 26, 12:00PM Pacific time, with panelists Emily Grunt from Collaborative Classroom, Karen Pace with Ravenswood Early Learning, and Sonali Soi, with Avela Education. Photo shows text and photos of the three panelists.

Join us on Thursday, February 26th, for a panel discussion with our Director of Early Learning, Emily Grunt, Executive Director of Ravenswood Early Learning, Karen Pace, and Sonali Soi, Client Services Lead with Avela.

Register here: lnkd.in/gK9YVXpb

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Collaborative Classroom and AppleTree Institute Announce Strategic Partnership for Every Child Ready Curriculum A new partnership makes Collaborative Classroom the exclusive provider of the Every Child Ready preschool and Pre-K curriculum from AppleTree Institute.

Read the press release–
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Colorful announcement with NEWS at the top and combined logo of Every Child Ready and Collaborative classroom with text reading: Collaborative Classroom and AppleTree Institute Announce Strategic Partnership for the Every Child Ready Curriculum

Colorful announcement with NEWS at the top and combined logo of Every Child Ready and Collaborative classroom with text reading: Collaborative Classroom and AppleTree Institute Announce Strategic Partnership for the Every Child Ready Curriculum

Photo of Kelly Stuart, Collaborative Classroom President and CEO with a quote: We're honored to partner with AppleTree Institute. As two mission-driven nonprofit organizations committed to an evidence-based curriculum, Collaborative Classroom and AppleTree share a vision to ensure all children enter kindergarten ready to thrive and prepared for long-term academic success.

Photo of Kelly Stuart, Collaborative Classroom President and CEO with a quote: We're honored to partner with AppleTree Institute. As two mission-driven nonprofit organizations committed to an evidence-based curriculum, Collaborative Classroom and AppleTree share a vision to ensure all children enter kindergarten ready to thrive and prepared for long-term academic success.

Photo of AppleTree Institute co-CEO Chavaughn Brown with quote: Through our partnership with Collaborative Classroom, we are excited to scale this work thoughtfully and support educators in meeting children where they are, strengthening individualized social, emotional, and academic foundations that align with each child's developmental trajectory.

Photo of AppleTree Institute co-CEO Chavaughn Brown with quote: Through our partnership with Collaborative Classroom, we are excited to scale this work thoughtfully and support educators in meeting children where they are, strengthening individualized social, emotional, and academic foundations that align with each child's developmental trajectory.

Big news day!

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Developing the Big 5 Early Literacy Skills: Oral Language Vocabulary and oral language development are foundational literacy skills. This blog focuses on oral language in early learning environments.

The first blog in our series focusing on the Big 5 Early Literacy Skills is Oral Language.
#EarlyChildhoodLearning #PreK #TK

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Pinecone Path: A Curriculum for the Year Before Kindergarten Joyful, Comprehensive Early Literacy Instruction Coming in June 2026 Pinecone Path™: A Curriculum for the Year Before Kindergarten ensures that children develop the literacy, oral language, executive ...
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Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Path™. Photo shows a background banner featuring a cute bear holding a book with curriculum materials including books and play center materials enclosing the booth.

Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Path™. Photo shows a background banner featuring a cute bear holding a book with curriculum materials including books and play center materials enclosing the booth.

Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Path™. Photo shows a play center close-up.

Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Path™. Photo shows a play center close-up.

Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Path™. Photo shows a play center close-up.

Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Path™. Photo shows a play center close-up.

Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Path™. Photo shows a play center close-up.

Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Path™. Photo shows a play center close-up.

We're excited to be at #NAEYC today with our new early childhood literacy curriculum, Pinecone Path™.

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A literacy intervention for kids in the juvenile justice system Many students in Alameda County's youth facility read below the third grade level. An innovative program is finally offering one-on-one support.

Many students in Alameda County's youth facility, Butler Academic Center, read below the third grade level. An innovative program is finally offering one-on-one support.

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National Committee for Effective Literacy Summit 2026 Join Our Virtual Summit!  Join us on January 21, 2026 for the inaugural National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) Summit, a pivotal gathering dedica...

⏰ Last chance! Early Bird registration for the NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit closes Nov 15!

Take part in the largest literacy and #equity summit in the United States.
Don’t miss discounted tickets. Register now:

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How a Partnership with SIPPS Is Serving Striving Readers in California's Juvenile Justice System A partnership with the California Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) is using SIPPS to help students in the juvenile justice system master vital foundational reading skills.

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A key feature of #SIPPS is that it upholds the dignity of older students with age-appropriate, relatable texts. We're honored to be involved in this effort to address the individual literacy needs of students.
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Scaffolding for Reading Independence: Tips from the Authors of Small Groups for Big Readers Scaffolding for independence empowers students by building on previous knowledge, gradually shifting responsibility from educator to student.

In a recent webinar, Collaborative Classroom’s Dr. Gina Fugnitto spoke with Dr. Taylar Wenzel and Dr. Analexis Kennedy, authors of the book Small Groups for Big Readers. This blog summarizes their top tips from the webinar about effective scaffolding for reading independence. #scaffolding

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Ready to empower your students to become confident, skillful writers?
Discover the transformative power of short-form writing!

October 8
4:00 PM Eastern
3:00 PM Central
1:00 PM Pacific

Register here:
ml2.collaborativeclassroom.org/members/evr/...

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Collaborative Classroom Public Television Highlight
Collaborative Classroom Public Television Highlight YouTube video by Collaborative Classroom

Collaborative Classroom is featured in this nationally aired segment of the public television show, “Empowered: Hosted by Meg Ryan.”.

Hear from distinguished literacy leaders as they speak to the organization's unique approach to teaching and learning. #Teaching #Education #ScienceOfReading

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Collaborative Literacy meets criteria for Michigan's Tier 1 Early Literacy evaluation and is eligible for Section 35m funding /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Department of Education's Committee for Literacy Achievement (CLA) critically evaluated and ranked Tier 1 early literacy...

We are so pleased to make this announcement!
#Michigan #Education #EarlyLiteracy

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We are honored to be recognized in @krfoundation.org's latest Turning Points newsletter, alongside educational partners working toward more equitable outcomes for Oakland's children. As always, we are incredibly grateful to KRF for their ongoing support.

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CC PAL - Individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills.
CC PAL - Individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills. YouTube video by Collaborative Classroom

Have you taken a look at CC PAL? We're super excited to offer this first-of-its-kind student-facing app to provide individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills. #Reading #Teaching #Literacy #CollabClassroom

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We're looking forward to hosting @chalkbeat.org author Alicia Simba in a discussion on engaging young learners through joyful play & setting them up for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
We hope you'll join us April 10 to add your thoughts!
#EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #PreK #TK

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Incredibly important read, thank you!

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Description of Collaborative Classroom's upcoming webinar titled, "Aligning Literacy Efforts from Pre-K to Kindergarten: Engaging Early Educators in the Conversation". April 10 | 1:00PM PT | 4PM ET accompanied by photos of Emily Grunt and Alicia Simba

Description of Collaborative Classroom's upcoming webinar titled, "Aligning Literacy Efforts from Pre-K to Kindergarten: Engaging Early Educators in the Conversation". April 10 | 1:00PM PT | 4PM ET accompanied by photos of Emily Grunt and Alicia Simba

Time to mark the calendar!

Setting our youngest learners up for success:
How well is your Pre-K instruction aligned with K–2?

Thursday, April 10
1:00PM PT | 2:00PM MT | 3:00PM | 4:00PM ET
home.edweb.net/webinar/lear...

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When schools buy new reading programs, they look to EdReports. But some of its reviews don’t line up with science. Even though EdReports is only a decade old, it has quickly become a powerful force in the educational publishing industry. Many schools rely on its reviews when they decide which reading programs to b...

Important read from @apmreports.org.
#ScienceOfReading

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Powerful words from Executive Director Kareem Weaver to ground our work heading into the new year: “[Literacy] is the gateway to society, its institutions, and the basic opportunities that we want for all kids.”

#Literacy is the fundamental #CivilRight of our time.

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"I have attended conferences hosted by the Oakland Literacy Coalition and training by SEEDS of Learning facilitators that have provided me with strategies, activities, and lessons aligned with the science of reading to help my youngest students become successful."
#SEEDS #EarlyLiteracy

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