Mikkaka Overstreet

Aug 13, 2023 | educationnorthwest.org | Mikkaka Overstreet

Insights Literacy is once again in the national spotlight. Whether it’s called evidence-based literacy, science of reading, or some other nomenclature, most educators agree that schools across the country need to implement stronger literacy instruction. The 2022 scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed the largest decline in reading since 1990. While the pandemic certainly impacted these scores, they’d already been mostly stagnant since 2012.

Jul 17, 2023 | bookriot.com | Mikkaka Overstreet

As an unapologetic lover of literary clichés, I enjoyed the challenge of determining the best and worst fantasy tropes. However, this is a highly subjective, intentionally cheeky discussion based on how I feel at this random moment. I am a strong proponent of liking what you like. So, if I yuck your yum, do forgive me. All of the media we consume have their tropes. Tropes are simply common conventions — things that get used enough to be easily recognizable.

Jul 2, 2023 | bookriot.com | Mikkaka Overstreet

Jul 2, 2023 | flipboard.com | Mikkaka Overstreet

Jul 2, 2023 | flipboard.com | Mikkaka Overstreet

All instruments come with their own set of challenges. But some are definitely tougher than others. Here are ten instruments which, despite their …