The research discusses the status of literacy, equity, policies, evidence, and funding. Today is World Book Day, a day designated by UNESCO to celebrate reading, from books and authors to bookstores and libraries. It has it all. The president is a reality star; we all live in The Factory now. Also, if you are not sure exactly what you want, Cindy will talk to you and give you wonderful advice. New Dark Age feels deeply hopeless at points, but it’s also highly nuanced in its analysis of technology, and it provokes me to think more about the unspoken social and political assumptions underlying a lot of my industry. Liz Lopatto: I just finished Bob Colacello’s Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up, a memoir of Colacello’s time with Andy Warhol. English as a Second Language (ESL) Audio CDs. Yes, the things we’ve created might destroy us — but it’s kind of amazing that we managed to create them the first place. This site can be used for more information about literacy instruction and Global Literacy. But what impresses me most about the series is how completely unsentimental Neuvel is about the status quo. To mark the occasion, we wanted to see what the larger group of Verge staffers have stacked on their nightstands, tucked away in their bags, or stored on their Kindles. This website is for a network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy. Crucially, they also made me feel better about being a rather humorless person, seeing how the protagonist is even more humorless and sensitive. Launched in 1995 by UNESCO, World Book Day celebrates the joys of reading, and the authors who have shaped our world. World of Reading CEO, Cindy Tracy, could not find the books she wanted for her children. And while this might contrast Bridle’s intended point, his bestiary of computing experiments is strangely inspiring. newsletter, talked to Neuvel last year about this series, Angela Lashbrook’s glowing recommendation, great non-fiction read about the women who led the digital revolution and never received due credit. Combining Read-Alouds With Economics in the Primary Grades. This global literacy movement is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write belongs to all people. Grades   3 – 5  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson, Reading Idol! We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. This lesson will be music to the students' ears when they hear that they get to read song lyrics and compose original lyrics for a familiar song. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Here’s what some of the Verge staff are currently reading: Tasha Robinson: I’m just diving into Only Human, the third book in Sylvain Neuvel’s Themis Files series, which starts with parts of a giant, ancient, ultra-high-tech mecha-being discovered all over the world. UNESCO undertakes the responsibility of the event. 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