JWMS Parent Equity Team
Dan Dias shares that on Tuesday, the John Wallace Parent Equity Team met to discuss the start of the school work and their goals for the school year. A reflective question was posed to them all, asking what a perfect JWMS would look like, sound like, and feel like both academically and within its school climate. The parents shared their personal reflections, and we asked them if they are seeing this now.
The responses were positive, with parents noting that they can see the work being accomplished at our school. One parent mentioned that she attended JWMS as a child and noted the significant improvements. She stated that students don't need to mask who they are here. Another parent appreciated that all students have the opportunity to see themselves in the reading, which was not their experience in school. They commended the work and expressed pride that their children come to our school.
CuriousO
Jessi Dalton, Library Media Specialist at JP, shared a new reading resource that might be a great fit for your classrooms — especially for multilingual learners, special education students, or reluctant readers who need engaging, supportive reading options.
CuriousO is similar to Epic! in that teachers can create their own class, students can join with a class code, and there’s a huge library of short, high-interest nonfiction texts. Each article includes colorful visuals, audio narration, and short quizzes to check for understanding.
How CuriousO is different:
- It focuses primarily on nonfiction and real-world topics designed to build background knowledge.
- Texts are leveled and organized by reading skills and themes, not just reading level.
- It includes built-in comprehension supports (like vocabulary help and guiding questions).
- Teachers can track progress and assign specific articles tied to curriculum topics.
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