S1.E13 - Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Week

Ever wonder what all the fuss is about regarding Dr. Seuss? In this episode I will talk about how and why Read Across America became synonymous with Dr. Suess. I will also share reasons why the National Education Association, the organization that created Read Across America has separated itself from Dr. Seuss. Here are the articles I mentioned in the episode: National Education Association - Read Across America National Education Association - Shift away from Seuss "6 Dr. Seuss Books Won't be Published Anymore Because They Portray People in 'Hurtful and Wrong' Ways"  "One Particularly Upsetting And Racist Dr. Seuss Cartoon Is Heading To Auction" "'Read Across America Day,' once synonymous with Dr. Seuss, is diversifying. Here's why things have changed." In this episode I also mentioned The Cheerful E/LA Education Conference. You can register by clicking HERE. You can read my blog post "How to Use Diverse Picture Books in the Middle School Classroom" by clicking HERE. Do you want me to create a lesson with you? Email me at [email protected] Book a 30 minute coaching call HERE! Grab your FREE "The Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist" at https://customteachingsolutions.com/thechecklist CONNECT WITH ME: Social Media - LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/ Website - https://customteachingsolutions.com