Stay in your PJS! Free Virtual Literacy Conference Saturday

Published 29 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Edufriends,

We are thrilled to invite you to the Fall 2025 Gathering hosted by The Educator Collaborative—a FREE K–12 Literacy Conference taking place Saturday, September 20th.

At 11:00 AM EST, join Dr. Towanda Harris and Nita Creekmore for an energizing session:

Independent Reading: Deepens Student Engagement & Transforms Classrooms

In this interactive session, you’ll discover practical strategies to:

Foster authentic student choice and voice in reading
Build engagement through independent reading structures
Transform classroom culture to center students and their agency

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with educators nationwide and walk away with ready-to-use practices that will support joyful, independent readers.

✨ Registration is free! Reserve your spot today:
👉 https://theeducatorcollaborative.com/register-fall2025/

We can’t wait to learn with you!

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