by Dr. Rachel Lella, NJLA Board Member During the 2020-2021 school year, teachers all over New Jersey have become more creative than ever - and that’s saying a lot! My role as an administrator is to support my teachers and help them navigate what seems to be an ever-changing academic landscape. Many teachers are fortunate to have access to a number of reading resources, whether they are free or require a subscription. Most teachers with whom I’ve spoken are allowing students

By Dr. Kenneth Kunz, NJLA President & Gina Schiano, NJLA Board Member Introduction Many Garden State dwellers with Jersey-strong backbones will admit that the winter blues can leave even the strongest of folks feeling depleted and quite lethargic during the darker and colder days of winter. In this article, we share tips that literacy changemakers can use to battle the winter blues and refocus the joy of reading and writing for students of all ages. Tip #1: Spend time by the