Reading Specialist Spotlight Archives

Child wearing fake elephant trunk on his nose and teacher wearing a "Read" T-shirt share an Elephant and Piggie book for parents in an elementary school classroom at a Camp Read A Lot in the summer of 2025.

Shenandoah University Makes Reading Fun

With the help of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Shenandoah makes an impact by focusing on the joy of reading through special programs like Camp Read A Lot, the Children’s Literature Conference and more

October 23, 2025

Over the summer, 38 teachers studying for Shenandoah University’s Professional Studies Certificate or Master of Science in literacy education with a reading concentration helped 64…

Shenandoah Receives Largest-Ever Claude Moore Grant

Funds Will Support Literacy-Promoting Efforts

March 13, 2025

Shenandoah University’s Claude Moore Center for Literacy (CMCL) has received its largest-ever grant from the Fairfax, Virginia-based Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, in the form of…

Shenandoah Brings The Best Creators of Children’s Literature To Classrooms Nationwide

Virtual visits kick off 38th Children’s Literature Conference, which will conclude with a three-day in-person event for educators in June, featuring even more award-winning authors and illustrators

June 5, 2024

Shenandoah University’s Children’s Literature Conference is in full swing, after kicking off in April with a virtual author visit with classrooms around the United States…

Shenandoah’s Children’s Literature Conference Serves Thousands

The 44-Event Virtual Conference Continues Through the End of June With Some of Children’s Literature’s Most Acclaimed Authors & Illustrators

June 1, 2021

In recent weeks, thousands of students and hundreds of educators across the United States have learned about everything from understanding others’ perspectives and to how…

Reaching New Standards in Education

Shenandoah's Teacher Education Programs Attain Rigorous Accreditation

June 20, 2019

After passing a rigorous peer review this spring, Shenandoah University joins 41 other higher-education institutions in earning accreditation for its teacher preparation programs. The Council…

Acclaimed Children’s Authors Invited To Share Their Stories

Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference turns page on 34th year

June 5, 2019

The 34th annual Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference kicks off this month with appearances by 16 best-selling children’s authors. The event runs from 9 a.m.…

Shenandoah University’s School of Education & Leadership Offers Reduced Tuition Rate

Leading the way in graduate education for those who serve the common good

November 30, 2018

Shenandoah University is leading the way in making graduate education more affordable for those who serve the common good. As part of efforts to make…

Second-ever ‘Rockin’ the Library’ Event Kicks Off 32nd Children’s Literature Conference, June 26-30

Public event features food, DJ and special guests on the steps of Handley Library

June 20, 2017

Shenandoah University will kick off its 32nd annual Children’s Literature Conference “Once Read, Never Forgotten: Creating Readers One Book at a Time,” by inviting the…