Dear Colleagues,

 

Happy World Real Aloud Day! Today marks the 10 ^th anniversary of a wonderful opportunity to stop and take time to read aloud to your students, faculty, family, children, or grandchildren. I thought my eNews message was a great opportunity to read aloud to you. I have a lot of favorite books to choose from, but today I chose a poem from Martin Rising: Requiem for a King by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney entitled “Rejoyce the Legacy.” The book tells the story of the final months of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life through moving poems and gorgeous illustrations. This book is not only a perfect read for World Read Aloud Day, but it is also a great text to share with others as we celebrate the start of Black History Month and also Martin Luther King Day, which just passed.

No matter what you decide to read aloud, make it something that you love and want to share with others. They will feel your passion in the reading, and hopefully it will inspire them to pick up a book of their own. There is no better way to pass a winter’s day than reading, so grab a book, someone you care about, and celebrate this great day! 

 

Sincerely,

Julie Davis, EdD

OAESA Executive Director

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June 12 - 14 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton

Summer is a fantastic time to get in your professional development while students are out of the building; and now is a great time register for OAESA's summer conference! Register by April 30, 2019 for your chance to win one of two $500 prizes toward classroom supplies and projects at your school, courtesy of Horace Mann and DonorsChoose.org.

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View the entire lineup of meetings and RSVP for the one closest to you at https://oaesa.org/events/tag/regional-meeting/.

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Bring your staff and join renowned educator & author Dr. Nancy Frey for a deep dive into deep reading! This team event will explore best practices in developing student literacy skills, while leveraging the expertise of your own staff and colleagues. Attendees receive 5 contact hours, breakfast & lunch, and a bag of hand-picked titles from Dr. Frey and National Geographic Learning.

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