Psst, guess what?! It’s almost release time for Rourke’s new Fall 2017 collection! Our team is thrilled to bring a diverse selection of exciting nonfiction and fiction books to market that will delight students and educators, alike. Here’s a sneak...
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New Ready Readers Titles Coming August 2017
Ready Readers books are designed to support multiple levels of literacy for pre-readers to emergent readers, from listening to books read aloud to reading them independently. Each book is less than 175 words, with ATOS levels ranging from 0.5 to...
Educational Trends
Makerspace Movement Building in Classrooms and Libraries
Makerspaces in classrooms and libraries continue burgeoning in popularity as educators, librarians, and researchers realize the multitude of benefits they provide students. Cited as one of six critical educational technology advancements in K – 12 education by a New Media Consortium...
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Good Books on the Brain
Reading fiction is much more than a novel way to pass the time. Avid readers of all ages can tell you that from personal experience, though they may have different explanations for their indulgences. But scientists have...
Educational Trends
Pitching in to Prevent Summer Reading Loss
Photo Credit: iStock by Getty Images Summertime is a welcome break from the classroom for students and teachers alike, but experts agree it shouldn’t be a total break from learning. When steps aren’t taken to incorporate learning into summer days,...