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New Alberta curriculum would overload young learners when what they need is balance

Maren Aukerman

Opinion: Is Alberta's draft curriculum for K-6 really knowledge-rich?

7 ‘read-aloud’ tips for parents to help prevent children’s COVID-19 pandemic learning loss

Werklund School of Education’s Dr. Kim Lenters awarded Canada Research Chair for inventive use of free play and comedy in supporting literacy learning

Meaningful projects key to successful language and literacy pedagogy

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COVIDcast episode 7: Surprise! You're home schooling

Chris Ostrowdun

Design-based research draws on experiences of inclusion

Little boy with head in hands

Reading struggles? Don’t wait to advocate for your child

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Handwritten valentines create a legacy of love and literacy

Children learn through exploring the world

Writing and reading starts with children’s hands-on play

Benefits of reading to children

Parents play a key role in fostering children’s love of reading