Classroom Libraries
"Literacy is not just an English teacher's issues, it's an ALL teacher issue. So through this grant, we have worked diligently to infuse literacy through all content areas."
Kristi Sanford
6-8 Literacy Coach
Jefferson County Schools
Kristi Sanford served Rural LIFE as a literacy coach from 2018-2020 before settling into a permanent coaching position with Jefferson County Schools.
Classroom Libraries: Reading Choice in Any Classroom
Personalized learning practices like classroom libraries, flexible seating, and data conferences introduce choice to students. Curated libraries in any classroom allow students to read and learn literacy skills in context.
Cycle through the slides below to see a classroom library in action!
Rural LIFE Resources
External Resources
"Teaching Content-Area Literacy and Disciplinary Literacy" (SEDL/AIR)
What Content-Area Teachers Should Know About Adolescent Literacy (Report, National Institute for Literacy)