Classroom literature and instruction that is relevant and relatable to all students can significantly increase engagement and help every child feel welcomed.
Welcoming and Engaging Classrooms
Teach with Meaning and Purpose
Our Approach
When evidence-based practices are combined with authentic storytelling, learning becomes both effective and meaningful. Our solutions help educators lead relatable lessons that captivate student curiosities and help them to understand themselves, others, and their world. Three principles guide this work:
Celebrate All
Stories that celebrate the vibrant and varying experiences of people from all backgrounds help every student to find joy in reading.
Respect All
Texts that serve as windows and mirrors to the world empower students to discover more about themselves and others—creating more engaging and productive learning environments for all.
Reflect All
Every child should have the opportunity to see themselves and others in the books they read. Classroom libraries need to include authentic titles that positively depict all students.
[Students] tend to actively engage in classroom learning activities they perceive to be relevant to their backgrounds and values.
Undeniable Outcomes
Students in classrooms that value the experiences and backgrounds of all people demonstrate:
- Improved academic performance
- Increased attendance
- Higher graduation rates
- Positive self-concept
Renowned Researchers. Revered Practitioners.
We partner with some of the most respected researchers and practitioners in education. These innovative thought leaders and educators apply their research findings and experience to our programs and professional books. This gives schools and districts proven strategies that drive real outcomes.
Maria Armstrong, Ph.D.
Former Executive Director for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS)
Eliza G. Braden, Ph.D.
Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina
M. Ann Levett, Ph.D.
Assistant Executive Director of the School Superintendents Association (AASA)
Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D.
Author
Gholdy Muhammad, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago
Michele Myers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University
Sanjuana C. Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Reading and Literacy Education at Kennesaw State University
Natasha Thornton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Elementary Education at Spelman College
Don Vu, Ph.D.
Educator, Administrator, and Author
Kamania Wynter-Hoyte, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education at the University of South Carolina
Classroom Solutions
We help educators reflect the interests, curiosities, backgrounds, and experiences of all students—helping them to lead more meaningful lessons and discussions.
School and District Programs
Classroom Libraries with Instructional Materials
Rising Voices | Grades K–5
Student-Favorite ELA Content
Scholastic Magazines+ | Grades PreK–12
Decodables and Instruction
Our Stories Decodables | Grades K–5
Fiction and Nonfiction Topical Paired Reading
BookFlix | Grades PreK–3
The First and Only Haitian-Themed Book Collection and Take-Home Book Packs
Our Community: Haitian Heritage | Grades K–3
eBook Library and Reading Assessment Program
Literacy Pro | Grades K–8
A Story for Everyone
Collections | Grades PreK–12
Storybook Collections to Build Community for All Students
Our Voices | Grades 1–2
Family and Community Engagement
Take-Home Packs with Teacher and Family Supports
My Books Every Day | Grades K–5
Take-Home Packs with Family Guide
Grab and Go | Grades PreK–8
Family Literacy Sessions
Read and Rise | Families of Grades PreK–3/Ages 0–9
Literacy Mentoring Program
Scholastic R.E.A.L. | Grades PreK–8
Professional Learning
With our flexible training solutions, your team will learn the fundamental, research-based principles of teaching with meaning and purpose.
Professional Books
Our authors make teaching with meaning and purpose easy to understand and implement. Their research-backed strategies help raise literacy outcomes and support student development.
Foundations and Impact
Research informs everything we do. We build on research-based evidence and then measure what we’ve built to ensure our solutions are effective. That way, you have the knowledge and assurance you need when selecting programs for your organization.
Scholastic R.E.A.L. Foundation Paper
R.E.A.L. uses evidence-based concepts to improve students’ relationship with reading. It incorporates interactive read-alouds, modeling by adults, literacy-focused mentoring, family engagement, and expanded home libraries.
Fresh Takes on Teaching with Meaning and Purpose
Explore these additional articles and videos from our partners and colleagues.
How Novels Can Help Students Develop the Skills Needed to Navigate Their World
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