done six months ago, I find myself reflecting
on some personal reading exploration I did this
past summer. In particular, I am thinking about
The Book That Matters Most, a 2016 title by Ann
Hood. The title opens the mind to consider the
books that mattered most in our lives. Think
about that: not our favorite book, but the one
that made a difference. Pondering still, I’m not
ready to confirm a title or two quite yet. How
about you?
Happy reading at home and in your classroom.
Kathy N. Headley
ILA Immediate Past
President
feature on page 26 on how the year 2020 is sure
to change the future of teacher prep. You can also
find a trove of resources on ILA’s website regarding
both teacher preparation and ongoing professional
development, particularly under the Get Resources,
Position Statements tab, where you’ll find all of ILA’s
position statements and literacy leadership briefs,
such as
Transforming Literacy Teacher Preparation:
Practice Makes Possible
Literacy Teacher Preparation
Teacher Preparation for Literacy Instruction
Democratizing Professional Growth
With Teachers: From Development to
Learning
Download these and more at
literacyworldwide.org/statements.
As we ready ourselves to say goodbye to
2020, something many of us wish we could have
Learn more and share your feedback at
literacyworldwide.org/glossary
ILA’s Literacy
Glossary—
Together, we can define
our profession,
one word at a time
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