Not all ebooks are the same for students with special needs. Learn five reasons why accessible ebooks provide better learning support than other ebooks and digital materials.
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Published February 10, 2022
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Published February 9, 2022
Helping Teachers Accelerate Learning During COVID
COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of life, including education. The pandemic has widened existing learning gaps in reading, and students with learning challenges have been particularly affected. Learn about an essential reading tool that helps students catch up and accelerate learning.
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Published February 3, 2022
Race through Harlem with the Bookshare Book Club
Come join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. February’s book is “Harlem Shuffle” by Pulitzer Prize-winner, Colson Whitehead. Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
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Published February 1, 2022
How Parents Can Tackle Students’ Unfinished Learning
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has disrupted learning. Since the winter break, students, parents, and teachers have encountered unexpected school closures, quarantines, Zoom fatigue, and staff turnovers that have impacted learning even further. And for students with disabilities and learning challenges, getting the services and accommodations they need has been difficult. Learn how Bookshare can help by providing ebooks with assistive reading features that support struggling readers.
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Published January 25, 2022
Career Launch @ Perkins Prepares Trainees for Customer Service Careers
Innovative program at Perkins School for the Blind provides training and coaching to jumpstart careers for blind and visually impaired young adults. A recent panel of customer service professionals, including a representative from Bookshare, shared their advice with Perkins trainees.
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Published January 19, 2022
Louisiana Key Academy Unlocks Learning for Students with Dyslexia
Jordan Lefler is a Dyslexia Specialist at the Louisiana Key Academy in Baton Rouge, a tuition-free, public charter school dedicated exclusively to educating students with dyslexia. In this blog, Jordan shares tips and tricks for unlocking reading success.
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Published January 12, 2022
Interview with Mychal Winters, Outreach Coordinator for Memphis, Tennessee
I am pleased to introduce Mychal Winters, Benetech’s Memphis Outreach Coordinator. Mychal is a published author, literacy consultant, and educator in Memphis and Shelby County. Today, we are thrilled to welcome him to the Benetech and Bookshare team.
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Published January 6, 2022
Interview with Nancy Brown, Detroit Outreach Coordinator for Bookshare
Nancy Brown, a veteran educator and the new Bookshare Outreach Coordinator for Detroit Public Schools, is on a mission to help students overcome reading barriers.
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Published January 4, 2022
Bookshare Community Answers Challenges of 2021 and Looks Ahead to 2022
2021 continued to throw us pandemic curveballs, but the Bookshare community rose to the challenge and made reading possible for even more people with reading barriers. As we jump into 2022, let’s take a brief look back at the stories and accomplishments from 2021 featuring dedicated teachers, impressive Bookshare members, the top ten most downloaded books, the Bookshare Book Club, and the new Bookshare Reader for smart speakers.
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Published December 21, 2021
Happy Holidays from Your Friends at Bookshare
Season’s Readings! From all of us at Benetech, wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season. We are grateful for your continued, thoughtful support and partnership. Together we can help people of all ages learn, thrive and reach their fullest potential in the year to come.
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