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❄️ It’s snowing kindness and thoughtful activities, thanks to you!
Dear educator,
Don’t forget to submit a nomination for the Science of Reading Star Awards in the next week! We have amazing prizes for the winners, including a regional event and conference registration to NCTE. Apply before Feb. 15.
🧡 Amplify
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⬇️ Monthly downloadable
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We partnered with Amplify Ambassador Jadyn Kramp from Wayne County Public Schools in Kentucky to create these kindness snowflakes! Spread encouragement or thoughtful activities around your school or classroom (available in English and Spanish).
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📣 Announcements
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All Amplify Caminos digital experience units are now live!
Exciting news: the final batch of Caminos digital experience units has been released! Year Overview materials, Unit Overviews and unit materials, as well as Teacher Lesson Briefs and lesson materials are all available on the digital platform. For more information about the Amplify Caminos digital experience, check out our dedicated help article.
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💬 Advice and answers
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Did you miss our biggest Science of Reading event ever?
Our new ebook, Navigating the Shift to Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction: 6 takeaways from Amplify’s Science of Reading: The Symposium compiles wisdom from global literacy experts like Kymyona Burk, Ph.D.; Natalie Wexler; and others to strengthen literacy instruction in your classroom.
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How can I continue to keep caregivers informed about what students are learning?
In Amplify CKLA and Amplify Caminos, Caregiver Letters are available for K–2 Knowledge and all 3–5 units. In the Unit Materials section, teachers have access to all of the letters. In addition, we encourage you to share the Caregiver Hub for a comprehensive overview of the program.
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🗓️ Calendar
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It All Starts With Data: Charting Your Course With the Science of Reading webinar series
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Happening this week! Join us for the remaining webinars in our first-ever virtual Literacy Data Takeover Week. You can earn up to six hours of free professional development focused on data, assessment, a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and literacy change management.
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2024 Math Symposium
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🗓️ March 12 | 12–5 p.m. EDT
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Don’t miss this groundbreaking professional development symposium designed to strengthen math instruction in your school. Check out the full agenda and sign up today to save your spot!
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🤓 Podcast & blog
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New episode
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Science of Reading: The Podcast
Knowledge building can’t wait, with HyeJin Hwang, Ph.D.
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Listen now ›
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New Blog Post
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Amplify Blog
Celebrating 5 million downloads of Science of Reading: The Podcast
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Read now ›
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🔗 Let’s connect
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If you’re looking for a place to ask all your Amplify CKLA questions and get advice from fellow educators, join our Amplify CKLA Facebook community. You can see how other teachers are approaching domains and quests with their students throughout the year!
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✏️ Tell us your story!
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Educators like you do amazing things with Amplify programs every day. We want to showcase those moments. Help us shine a light on the future of learning by contributing a testimonial.
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⭐ Educator spotlight
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See how Amplify CKLA educator Stephanie Schuettpelz plans engaging culminating activities featuring real experts for her students!
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Are you receiving more than one newsletter?
If so, it’s because we have the pleasure of providing you with more than one Amplify program. Each month we’ll share the most important information you need to know based on the program(s) you use.
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