Providing educators, parents, & afterschool professionals with free access to the highest quality materials for reading & language arts instruction.

Core values

- **Social Justice and Equity**: The projects, such as "Crit Lit for Kids: From Critical Consciousness to Service Learning," introduce students to concepts of social justice, diversity, tolerance, equity, and equality, which are essential for fostering a more just and equitable society[1].
- **Critical Thinking and Literacy**: The lessons promote critical thinking, visual literacy, and digital literacy, which are crucial skills for navigating and contributing to modern society[1][2][3].
- **Community Engagement**: Projects involve service-learning initiatives that engage students with their communities, promoting community support and involvement[1].
- **Ethical Awareness**: Lessons like "Students as Creators: Exploring Copyright" and "Developing Persuasive Arguments through Ethical Inquiry" teach students about ethical values, intellectual property rights, and responsible use of information and technology, all of which are vital for ethical decision-making in society[3][4].
- **Censorship and Free Expression**: The lesson on "A Case for Reading - Examining Challenged and Banned Books" helps students understand the importance of free expression and the impact of censorship, contributing to a more informed and open society[5].