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1. We help educators teach reading and writing standards with strategies that are simple and effective.
2. Our professional development is so practical, you can get started implementing right away.
3. We think learning should be fun. (That includes professional learning, too!)
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Michele Massa
Literacy Coach,
Kettering Schools, Kettering, OH
Julie Cox
District Literacy Coach,
Danville District 118, Danville, IL
Jeanetta Kathman
Principal,
Holmes Middle School, Covington, KY
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