Did you know there is a monthly 30-minute forum all about teaching STARI? Join us via Zoom next week: October 14th at 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET / 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Did you know that Dr. Irvin Scott and Dr. Sonja Santelises once worked side-by-side in Boston Schools @bostonschools.boston.gov? Their collaboration helped ignite an influential research-practice partnership that turned a local experiment into a nationally recognized Tier II reading intervention.

Strong leadership is key to scaling innovative solutions like STARI and WordGen, here at SERP we celebrate our the work of principals! #nationalprincipalsmonth✏️📓📚

Check out our STARI Highlights from September on our blog! www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-h...

"Design with the end user in mind." - SERP's north star. Shoutout to Kerry Friedman @srieducation.bsky.social for featuring STARI in the new LEARN Network “Where Are They Now?” update! Agreed! Scaling evidence-based programs is never a straight line. Read more: learntoscale.org/where-are-th...

📖 How did STARI, developed by SERP, provide engaging, motivating lessons for struggling adolescent readers and scale to classrooms nationwide? 🔗 Learn more in the LEARN Network’s Stories of Scaling series: learntoscale.org/stories-of-s...

With more than 400,000 students, LAUSD is the second-largest district in the U.S. Partnering with SERP to implement #STARI demonstrates the urgent need—and the opportunity—to support struggling readers at scale. Together, we’re building pathways to literacy for middle schoolers who need it most.

We are proud to share that the New York City Public Schools has named STARI one of its approved, research-backed Tier II literacy interventions for students in grades 6 and up. NYC teachers can sign up for STARI professional learning here: reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal10a....

SERP is pleased to announce support from Leonard D. Schaeffer for our Civics Curriculum Project: Preparing High School Students for the Challenges of American Democracy. The proposal was submitted in partnership with the RIDE and DCPS!

What happens when researchers, teachers, and designers co-create? In this episode of SERP Stories, host Dr. Kala Jones traces the origin of STARI, the Strategic Adolescent Reading Intervention. www.serpinstitute.org/podcast

In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, we’re spotlighting David Dudley, SERP’s content developer & illustrator since 2012. His creativity and humor help bring complex ideas into art that is accessible and engaging!

From math to ELA, meaningful discussion builds deeper learning. Check out the Academically Productive Talk website—packed with videos, tools, and strategies to get students talking! www.academically-productive-talk.org

Join our kick-off STARI Community Forum: Tuesday, September 16th 10:30am-11:00am et! Be part of the STARI community and join the conversation! www.serpinstitute.org/stari/commun...

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Libraries build stronger readers, learners, and communities—start with a card!

Join our kick-off STARI Community Forum: Tuesday, September 16th 10:30am-11:00am et! Be part of the STARI community and join the conversation! www.serpinstitute.org/stari/commun...

Listen to Episode 1 "Why Middle School Reading Matters" of our SERP Stories podcast & look out for our upcoming Episode 2 "The Birth of STARI" www.serpinstitute.org/podcast

What to expect when starting STARI: hear from real teachers about their experiences! #StoriesFromTheField #STARI #Literacy

Enjoy your Labor day weekend while recognizing and honoring the American labor movement with SERP! Our Series 4 Unit 2 theme is “Working for Change”, it focuses on the challenges and resilience of working people.

SERP is thrilled that NYC DOE has chosen STARI as a recommended Tier II literacy intervention for students in grade 6 and up. Everyone can find out more here: www.serpinstitute.org/stari www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

"I always hated that book." -Catherine Snow The Harvard Gazette takes a look at the books that have shaped classrooms over the past 40 years. Spoiler: a few are definitely NOT on SERP Board Member Catherine Snow’s recommended list. 📖 Read the full piece here: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

Kick back before the school bell rings—because with SERP’s ready-to-use, research-backed tools, your classroom is set for success. www.serpinstitute.org

Middle schoolers are often misunderstood. 💡 In Episode 1 of SERP Stories, AMLE CEO Stephanie Simpson shared what she wishes everyone knew about them. 🎧 Listen to the clip → then stream the full episode on your favorite podcast app. What do you wish everyone understood about middle schoolers? 👇

Ordering STARI materials just got easier! Check out our Quick Guide for everything you need to know—whether you’re brand new or just need a refresher.

🌍 Did you know WordGen is being used by educators worldwide? See how a team in Brazil is bringing it to life in Portuguese geracaodeimpacto.my.canva.site#apresenta%C3... Want to explore WordGen in English? Start here: www.serpinstitute.org/wordgen

Our STARI Team is headed to #AMLE! Join us Nov 5-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana to explore research-backed, engaging strategies that help middle schoolers thrive in reading: amle.org/annual/ #STARI #Literacy #AMLE2025 #AMLE25

Why don’t more middle school students read - and what can we do about it? This season of SERP Stories takes on the adolescent literacy crisis, with voices from the field. If this sounds like a conversation that belongs on the SXSW EDU stage, help us get there!

STARI is excited to be partnering with New York City Public Schools to offer NYCPS PD STARI live webinars! 🎉 We kicked off with Part 1 today, and we’re looking forward to the rest of the series. Future session details will be posted here: reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal10a....

📣 NYC Educators! In collaboration with the AIS department, we’re excited to offer a FREE three-part professional learning series on the Strategic Adolescent Reading Intervention (STARI)—designed specifically for New York City teachers. Sign up here: reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_pa...

📚💻 Did you know SERP has a blog? Every other week, we share an EduNews Update curated by Avery Jones, highlighting the latest in research, policy, and practice. Explore recent stories on our work in classrooms, professional learning, and more. Catch up here: www.serpinstitute.org/news #EduSky

📣 Have you read STARI’s July Recap? 🧑‍🏫 Coach PD 📘 Unit 4.3 (yes, for HS!) 🎙️ Podcast preview 💻 Virtual training highlights Read more: serpinstitute.org/stari-highlights-from-july-2025 Read more here: www.serpinstitute.org/stari-highlights-from-july-2025 #EduSky #AcademicSky #TeacherEducation

What an extraordinary Friday — filled with connection, inspiration, and purpose. More to come on SERP Stories… #InspiredByEducators #BeautifulConnections #StorytellingThatMatters #EducationForChange #PodcastInTheMaking #SERPStories Kala Jones, Ph.D Gloria Ladson-Billings

‘Cognitive Science,’ All the Rage in British Schools, Fails to Register in U.S. www.the74million.org/article/cogn...

🚨 Must-read via @phillysport.bsky.social: Milwaukee students used data analytics, statistics & coding to build the case for baseball legend Dick Allen’s Hall of Fame induction. #SportsAnalytics #EducationMatters

🎉 Our podcast page is LIVE! 🎧 Head to www.serpinstitute.org/podcast to explore SERP Stories — a new podcast that takes you behind the scenes of groundbreaking collaborations between educators, researchers, and designers.

🎧 What if #edresearch didn’t just sit on a shelf? SERP Stories is a new podcast that brings you inside the messy, meaningful work of research-practice partnerships. 🎙️ Listen to the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWDOV5gClFw #SERPStories #EducationPodcast #ResearchToPractice

🚨 Last Call! Registration Closing Soon!🚨 Are you new to STARI or need to complete your training? There’s still time to join our live, virtual STARI Professional Learning, kicking off NEXT WEEK! Gain the tools and confidence to launch STARI this fall.

Congratulations to Janet English & her co-authors on their latest publication in Science Education International! 🧪 They shows how giving students the right level of challenge & choice can make a difference in how they engage & grow as learners #STEM #Differentiation #BiologyClassroom

📚 What’s on your summer reading list? At SERP, we believe in lifelong learning, and that includes making time for a good book! #SummerReading #BooksWeLove

Come see our wonderful staff: Allie Huyghe & Suzanne Donovan at the National Conference on School Leadership present “Engage, Empower, Excel: Leveraging High-Quality Instructional Materials to Support Student Voice and Agency in Classrooms” July 12 from 2-3pm pst at the Seattle Convention Center!

We’re thrilled to announce that STARI Unit 4.3: Truth, Lies, and Memory, is now available! Unit 4.3 challenges students to examine how truth is shaped and shared, through powerful texts, critical questions, and rich classroom dialogue!

We work directly with leading researchers to create products that address specific challenges in K-12 schools that have been identified by practitioners. Please enjoy exploring the free resources below! www.serpinstitute.org/educator-res...

Incredible adolescent literacy results out of Prophetstown, Illinois! This growth is a testament to what’s possible when evidence-based programs, dedicated educators, and student-centered leadership come together

Our latest STARI study (www.serpinstitute.org/stari-expansion-study) is included in the NNERPP “What We’re Reading” list! We're grateful to see this work on adolescent literacy and reading acceleration getting shared with the network. 📚✨ #EduSky #EdResearch

Thank You, Maria Salciccioli and Katherine Schwinden @wested.org ! Your partnership strengthens our work and amplifies our collective impact.

We’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of Unit 4.3: Truth, Lies, and Memory! Unit 4.3 challenges students to examine how truth is shaped and shared, through powerful texts, critical questions, and rich classroom dialogue. Designed specifically for high school students who struggle with reading!

Are you new to STARI or need to complete your training? Join our live, virtual Professional Learning NEXT WEEK! Gain tools & confidence to begin this fall. Actionable, research-backed strategies and on-demand access included for $375 per educator Register now: www.serpinstitute.org/stari/live-v...

Hot off the press! A new peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness confirms what educators have seen firsthand: STARI works! STARI students outperformed their peers on state standardized reading tests! Learn more on our blog: www.serpinstitute.org/new-stari-st...

🎉 Congratulations to our Board Member, Dr. Francisco Escobedo! We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Escobedo, former Superintendent of Chula Vista Elementary School District, for receiving the Bea Gonzales Leadership in Biliteracy Award from the San Diego County Office of Education. #EducationLeadership

Big news! 🎉 Our K–2 literacy project has been awarded a grant from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation! We’re grateful for the support-it’s going to make a real difference for students in DC. We also loved connecting at the celebration! #EarlyLiteracy #CapitolHill #CommunitySupport #Gratitude

📢 Secondary literacy teachers—join us for live virtual professional learning! Get research-based strategies for supporting striving readers. Practical, engaging, and built for classroom success. Registration is open now! www.serpinstitute.org/live-virtual-stari-professional-learning-this-summer