Join Us for The 2016 Great Thanksgiving Listen with StoryCorps
“Listening to people’s authentic stories, especially the stories of those we might otherwise fear as strangers, can help us recognize a little…
Read MoreListenwise Awarded NewSchools Ignite ELL Challenge
We are proud to be winners of the NewSchools Ignite English Language Learning (ELL) Challenge, a funding competition created by NewSchools Venture…
Read MoreMeeting the Speaking and Listening Standards
The introduction of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) has caused many literacy educators to increase their emphasis on informational texts and explore…
Read MoreNew Lessons & Listening Activities for Social Studies
We’ve posted even more new lessons! Browse below to find great stories in our collections. Protests To help teach about the race…
Read MoreEducational Resources for Teaching the Election
Maybe you are like Brent Wathke and are having a rough time finding appropriate ways to teach this presidential campaign in your…
Read MoreIncreasing Performance on Listening Assessments
Listenwise is unique in its focus on developing listening skills. Success in college and careers depends on effective communication, active listening, and…
Read MoreFall 2016 New Lessons: Authors, Early Humans & Ancient Civilizations
Writers, Books and Plays We have posted several audio stories about famous authors and here are a few highlights. If you are…
Read MoreDiving Deeper into Language Challenge Levels
A common question we hear from teachers using Listenwise is how to measure the reading level of an audio story. While it…
Read MoreThe 2016 Presidential Election Collection
This fall we’ve had many requests from educators for stories that can help their students understand the issues, candidates, and election process in…
Read MoreHow Do Teachers Use Listenwise?
This is a question we get a lot. "How can I use Listenwise in my classroom?" Well, here are some real stories…
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