As a part of their Collaborative Literacy curriculum pilot, students and teachers at Friess Lake Elementary got to experience the CC PAL student practice app. Read the blog to hear what they have to say!
www.collaborativeclassroom.org/blog/how-cc-...
04.03.2026 16:15
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A 30-minute webinar titled, "Building Stronger Early Learning Systems Through Choice, Access, and Trust" will be held February 26, 12:00PM Pacific time, with panelists Emily Grunt from Collaborative Classroom, Karen Pace with Ravenswood Early Learning, and Sonali Soi, with Avela Education. Photo shows text and photos of the three panelists.
Join us on Thursday, February 26th, for a panel discussion with our Director of Early Learning, Emily Grunt, Executive Director of Ravenswood Early Learning, Karen Pace, and Sonali Soi, Client Services Lead with Avela.
Register here: lnkd.in/gK9YVXpb
20.02.2026 16:19
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Colorful announcement with NEWS at the top and combined logo of Every Child Ready and Collaborative classroom with text reading: Collaborative Classroom and AppleTree Institute Announce Strategic Partnership for the Every Child Ready Curriculum
Photo of Kelly Stuart, Collaborative Classroom President and CEO with a quote: We're honored to partner with AppleTree Institute. As two mission-driven nonprofit organizations committed to an evidence-based curriculum, Collaborative Classroom and AppleTree share a vision to ensure all children enter kindergarten ready to thrive and prepared for long-term academic success.
Photo of AppleTree Institute co-CEO Chavaughn Brown with quote: Through our partnership with Collaborative Classroom, we are excited to scale this work thoughtfully and support educators in meeting children where they are, strengthening individualized social, emotional, and academic foundations that align with each child's developmental trajectory.
Big news day!
14.01.2026 16:12
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Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Pathβ’. Photo shows a background banner featuring a cute bear holding a book with curriculum materials including books and play center materials enclosing the booth.
Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Pathβ’. Photo shows a play center close-up.
Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Pathβ’. Photo shows a play center close-up.
Collaborative Classroom's exhibit at NAEYC in Orlando, Florida features Pinecone Pathβ’. Photo shows a play center close-up.
We're excited to be at #NAEYC today with our new early childhood literacy curriculum, Pinecone Pathβ’.
19.11.2025 17:42
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A literacy intervention for kids in the juvenile justice system
Many students in Alameda County's youth facility read below the third grade level. An innovative program is finally offering one-on-one support.
Many students in Alameda County's youth facility, Butler Academic Center, read below the third grade level. An innovative program is finally offering one-on-one support.
11.11.2025 17:06
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National Committee for Effective Literacy Summit 2026
Join Our Virtual Summit!Β Join us on January 21, 2026 for the inaugural National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) Summit, a pivotal gathering dedica...
β° Last chance! Early Bird registration for the NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit closes Nov 15!
Take part in the largest literacy and #equity summit in the United States.
Donβt miss discounted tickets. Register now:
10.11.2025 17:09
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A key feature of #SIPPS is that it upholds the dignity of older students with age-appropriate, relatable texts. We're honored to be involved in this effort to address the individual literacy needs of students.
@edsource.org
11.11.2025 16:40
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Scaffolding for Reading Independence: Tips from the Authors of Small Groups for Big Readers
Scaffolding for independence empowers students by building on previous knowledge, gradually shifting responsibility from educator to student.
In a recent webinar, Collaborative Classroomβs Dr. Gina Fugnitto spoke with Dr. Taylar Wenzel and Dr. Analexis Kennedy, authors of the book Small Groups for Big Readers. This blog summarizes their top tips from the webinar about effective scaffolding for reading independence. #scaffolding
28.10.2025 16:47
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Ready to empower your students to become confident, skillful writers?
Discover the transformative power of short-form writing!
October 8
4:00 PM Eastern
3:00 PM Central
1:00 PM Pacific
Register here:
ml2.collaborativeclassroom.org/members/evr/...
01.10.2025 17:01
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Collaborative Classroom Public Television Highlight
YouTube video by Collaborative Classroom
Collaborative Classroom is featured in this nationally aired segment of the public television show, βEmpowered: Hosted by Meg Ryan.β.
Hear from distinguished literacy leaders as they speak to the organization's unique approach to teaching and learning. #Teaching #Education #ScienceOfReading
02.09.2025 15:27
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We are honored to be recognized in @krfoundation.org's latest Turning Points newsletter, alongside educational partners working toward more equitable outcomes for Oakland's children. As always, we are incredibly grateful to KRF for their ongoing support.
05.06.2025 15:06
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CC PAL - Individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills.
YouTube video by Collaborative Classroom
Have you taken a look at CC PAL? We're super excited to offer this first-of-its-kind student-facing app to provide individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills. #Reading #Teaching #Literacy #CollabClassroom
12.05.2025 21:15
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We're looking forward to hosting @chalkbeat.org author Alicia Simba in a discussion on engaging young learners through joyful play & setting them up for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
We hope you'll join us April 10 to add your thoughts!
#EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #PreK #TK
17.03.2025 19:34
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Incredibly important read, thank you!
07.03.2025 17:21
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Description of Collaborative Classroom's upcoming webinar titled, "Aligning Literacy Efforts from Pre-K to Kindergarten: Engaging Early Educators in the Conversation". April 10 | 1:00PM PT | 4PM ET accompanied by photos of Emily Grunt and Alicia Simba
Time to mark the calendar!
Setting our youngest learners up for success:
How well is your Pre-K instruction aligned with Kβ2?
Thursday, April 10
1:00PM PT | 2:00PM MT | 3:00PM | 4:00PM ET
home.edweb.net/webinar/lear...
07.03.2025 17:20
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Powerful words from Executive Director Kareem Weaver to ground our work heading into the new year: β[Literacy] is the gateway to society, its institutions, and the basic opportunities that we want for all kids.β
#Literacy is the fundamental #CivilRight of our time.
03.01.2025 19:33
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"I have attended conferences hosted by the Oakland Literacy Coalition and training by SEEDS of Learning facilitators that have provided me with strategies, activities, and lessons aligned with the science of reading to help my youngest students become successful."
#SEEDS #EarlyLiteracy
30.01.2025 22:58
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