Guest Blog: Engaging Young Minds: Tips for New Educators

Pursuing a career in education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about inspiring a new generation. It demands dedication, creativity, and a profound commitment to nurturing young minds. This guide from AceReader, Inc. equips you with critical steps to cultivate a fulfilling teaching career, ensuring you start on solid ground and continue to … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Engaging Young Minds: Tips for New Educators”


The Effects of Reading Aloud on Comprehension and Memory Recall

[Editor’s note: This is part three of a three-part series examining the development of a font touted to help struggling readers.] Studies conducted over the years have shown that reading text out loud improves memory recall compared to reading silently. The question is, does the positive effect on recall also extend to understanding the material … Continue reading “The Effects of Reading Aloud on Comprehension and Memory Recall”


Sans Forgetica: Debunking Claim of Font Effectiveness in Reading for Comprehension and Recall

[Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series examining the development of a font touted to help struggling readers.] Last week we looked at data from Australian researchers that suggested their Sans Forgetica font, with its disrupted letterforms, could aid readers with initial comprehension and later recall of information. The original team’s study … Continue reading “Sans Forgetica: Debunking Claim of Font Effectiveness in Reading for Comprehension and Recall”


Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Using Mentor Texts

Last week we discussed the second part of an article posted on Education Week’s website about how to teach writing effectively, especially for English language learners (ELLs). This week we refine our discussion of how ELLs can use their growing knowledge of English together with mentor texts to become effective writers. Herself an ELL, Anastasia … Continue reading “Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Using Mentor Texts”


Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)

Last time we discussed the first part of an article posted on Education Week’s website about how to teach writing effectively, especially about how to demonstrate the writing process. This week we turn our attention to how ELLs can use their growing knowledge of English with their own cultural history, to become effective writers. Irina McGrath, … Continue reading “Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)”


Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: The Writing Process

[Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of three posts. Links to previous posts will be located at the bottom.] According to an article posted on Education Week’s website, writers in school, no matter if they’re in elementary school or in graduate courses, share a common problem: a lack of confidence about their … Continue reading “Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: The Writing Process”