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Publication Date: 2017-Feb
Pages: 5
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10 Ways to Promote a Culture of Literacy
Gilmore, Barry
Educational Leadership, v74 n5 p72-76 Feb 2017
Barry Gilmore, a principal at Hutchinson School in Memphis, Tennessee, has set out to create a culture of literacy at his school. In this article, he outlines 10 steps for fostering such an environment. Among other recommendations: publicly celebrate reading, create channels for booksharing, read and write across content areas, value disciplinary literacy, invite book browsing, and promote reflection and goal setting.
Descriptors: Literacy Education, School Culture, Educational Environment, Reading Instruction, Books, Sharing Behavior, Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Reading Habits, Reflection, Goal Orientation
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee (Memphis)
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