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Term Projects: Exploring Choice Writing in a World of Standardized Testing
By Brent Gilson My early teaching years were in the elementary setting, where I discovered Project-Based Learning (PBL). I loved developing projects and other immersive opportunities for my student…
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October 1, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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Check out this blog post by Dr. Katie Kelly: ccira.blog/2024/07/30/f... Katie will be returning to CCIRA 2026 in February (5-7th). We hope to see you there. Details at ccira.org to follow soon!
From Empathy to Compassion: Reading to Make a Difference
By: Katie Kelly & Lester Laminack When visiting her two-year-old great-nephew’s tot school, Katie was approached by a child who handed her a bouquet of felt flowers. They had never met and had …
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June 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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What a pleasure to be on a panel talking “Beyond the Mean Girl Narrative” with Andrea Wang, Malia Maunakea, Jessica Speer, and Michelle Schaub at #CCIRA! @maliamaunakea.bsky.social @andreaywang.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit
February 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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I recently had the honor of writing a guest blog post for CCIRA (Colorado Chapter International Reading Association).
Read the full post here: https://buff.ly/3XDayb3
Read the full post here: https://buff.ly/3XDayb3
September 23, 2024 at 9:55 PM
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What conferences are you attending? At what conferences are you presenting? I’ll be at NCTE, Literacy for All, LitCon and CCIRA.
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September 4, 2023 at 7:33 PM
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Got to share SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews at #ccira today. LOVE meeting teachers and librarians.
February 9, 2024 at 11:18 PM
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February 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Check out the amazing luncheon speakers at the 2025 CCIRA Literacy Conference. Have you registered? You don't want to miss hearing from these phenomenal educators. ccira.org
January 6, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Now accepting presentation proposals for CCIRA 2026, Feb. 5-7, 2026 in Denver - "Hit Refresh - Reenergize, Reconnect, Re-VIsion". Fill out a proposal form today! Proposal forms under "Conference" at ccira.org
May 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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CCIRA 2026 in Denver, Colorado - February 5-7, 2026. "Hit Refresh - Reenergize, Reconnect, Re-Vision" - Announcing invited guest speakers soon. Put it on your calendars - you won't be disappointed. ccira.org
May 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Registration for the 2026 CCIRA Conference on Literacy in Denver, Colorado is now open!
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October 2, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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registration is now open for CCIRA 2026 - Colorado's leading literacy conference for nearly 60 years! Sign up today - bring a friend! www.ccira.org/2026-confere...
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October 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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mariawalther.com is speaking at #ccira25 - you can join her by registering at ccira.org (February 6-8, 2025). She's one of many friends of CCIRA that shares her thinking with us each year!
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January 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Pictures from #CCIRA with @writerjolene.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social and other wonderful creatives from @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social So much fun meeting teachers and librarians! 📚👍🏼
February 10, 2024 at 8:32 PM
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and I just wrote a blog post for CCIRA on ways to connect read-alouds to writing instruction. Check it out here: ccira.blog/2024/12/03/f...
and I just wrote a blog post for CCIRA on ways to connect read-alouds to writing instruction. Check it out here: ccira.blog/2024/12/03/f...
December 4, 2024 at 8:33 PM
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Maplewood Elementary's Jessica Whitcomb has been awarded the prestigious CCIRA award for her outstanding contributions to literacy in just five years of teaching!
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Maplewood teacher Jessica Whitcomb wins CCIRA award for literacy excellence
Jessica Whitcomb recognized as CCIRA award winner for first five years in literacy education
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February 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Check out @trustingreaders.bsky.social thoughtful and insightful new CCIRA blog, "Reading Identity Matters: A Broad View of Foundational Skills."
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March 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Who is going to CCIRA in Denver? We look forward to seeing you there! #EDUsky
February 3, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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What an honor to present at this year's CCIRA conference (link below)! I will be presenting on a panel with my friends and colleagues, @ctovani.bsky.social, Heather Roberts, Tom Bateson, & Wendy Bunker.
Join us for Sessions 221 & 291 on Friday, 2/7/25, from 10:15-11:45 and 2:00-330.
What an honor to present at this year's CCIRA conference (link below)! I will be presenting on a panel with my friends and colleagues, @ctovani.bsky.social, Heather Roberts, Tom Bateson, & Wendy Bunker.
Join us for Sessions 221 & 291 on Friday, 2/7/25, from 10:15-11:45 and 2:00-330.
January 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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The Central Coast of BC is spectacularly special 🌲 🎣 🐻 🦅
To learn more about how the Kitasoo/Xai’Xais, Heiltsuk, Nuxalk & Wuikinuxv Nations are stewarding their territories check out this #CCIRA mini-documentary!
It made my heart sing.
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To learn more about how the Kitasoo/Xai’Xais, Heiltsuk, Nuxalk & Wuikinuxv Nations are stewarding their territories check out this #CCIRA mini-documentary!
It made my heart sing.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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Check out this blog post by Carl Anderson: ccira.blog/2025/03/31/r...
Carl is a featured speaker at the CCIRA Literacy Conference, Feb. 5-7, 2026. Watch ccira.org for details coming soon!
Carl is a featured speaker at the CCIRA Literacy Conference, Feb. 5-7, 2026. Watch ccira.org for details coming soon!
Respond to the Creativity Crisis by Teaching Fantasy Writing
By Carl Anderson Imagination is more important than knowledge. –Albert Einstein (1929) Creativity is as important as literacy and we should afford it the same status. –Ken Robinson (200…
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June 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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My pleasure. See ya soon at CCIRA!
February 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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