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ACARC Event Best Books: Spark Joy, Inspire Readers - December 4th, 2025
Best Books: Spark Joy, Inspire Readers There’s nothing like a great book to ignite a love of reading—and we’ve got fresh titles to share! At ACARC’s ever-popular Best Books  event, three local experts will highlight their top Children’s and Young Adult picks to help you connect students with books that engage, reflect, and inspire. Whether you teach early readers or teens, you’ll leave with fresh titles to engage, inspire, and delight readers of all ages. Registration is requ
Albany City Area Reading Council
Oct 281 min read
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A Joyful Journey to Purposeful, Practical, and Strategic Teaching: A Presentation with Colleen Keough, 2025 NYS Teacher of the Year
Join us for an event with 2025 NYS Teacher of the Year, Colleen Keough!
Albany City Area Reading Council
Oct 11 min read
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Summer Reading for Teachers: May 22
📚✨ Ready to refresh your teaching toolbox? Join us for an inspiring evening with literacy leaders Dr. Cheryl Dozier, Dr. Kelly Wissman,...
Albany City Area Reading Council
Apr 301 min read
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See you at our next event: 3/20
Free for ACARC members (annual membership $30) $10 for nonmembers 4:30-6:00 Via Zoom REGISTER HERE
Albany City Area Reading Council
Mar 161 min read
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Change of date for upcoming event:
"Designing Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for MLLs" has been moved to MARCH 20th! REGISTER HERE
Albany City Area Reading Council
Feb 11 min read
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Upcoming Winter Event! "Designing Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for MLL Learners"
Great Educators know that comprehensive literacy instruction should address the needs of ALL learners. Educators' ability to identify the...
Albany City Area Reading Council
Jan 51 min read
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Best Books 2024: December 5
Find out what's new in Children's and Young Adult literature as three local experts share their top recommendations for readers of all...
Albany City Area Reading Council
Nov 10, 20241 min read
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Our fall event speaker, Torrey Maldonado, talks to GMA about his latest book!
Check out the Good Morning America Interview and don't forget to register for ACARC's October 17th event on Frontline (MLP) !
Albany City Area Reading Council
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Albany City Area Reading Council
Sep 25, 20240 min read
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Hybrid Fall Event: An Evening with Torrey Maldonado, Oct 17th
🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 ACARC is thrilled to welcome the incredible Torrey Maldonado to our fall hybrid event! Torrey, a NYC middle school...
Albany City Area Reading Council
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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Treat the Reader in You
It is not too late to register for Summer Reading for Teachers. Join us for an afternoon of connections, conversations, and pizza as...
Albany City Area Reading Council
May 14, 20241 min read
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Summer Reading for Teachers
Reserve your seat!! May 15th 4:30-6:00 pm Register Here
Albany City Area Reading Council
May 6, 20241 min read
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Summer Reading for Teachers
Please join us for pizza and lively discussions on professional books and articles you might want to put on your summer reading list!...
Albany City Area Reading Council
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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Albany City Area Reading Council
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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Students as Truth Detectors Event
REGISTER HERE
Albany City Area Reading Council
Dec 3, 20231 min read
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Winter Event: Best Books
Join us via video chat on 12/5! Frontline registration is open! REGISTER HERE
Albany City Area Reading Council
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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Best Books of 2023 . . . 1.5 CTLE Hrs
Find out what’s new in Children’s and YA literature as three local experts share their top recommendations for readers of all ages!...
Albany City Area Reading Council
Oct 19, 20231 min read
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Did you forget to register for the Trivia Event?
Don't miss this exciting event on October 12th, 4-6:30pm at Westmere Elementary School Library! Earn 1.5 CTLE hours in a fun PD session!...
Albany City Area Reading Council
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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October 12th is Literacy Trivia Night! See you there!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Albany City Area Reading Council
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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Come One! Come All! Food, Fun, Trivia and Prizes!
Join ACARC for an afternoon of collegial collaboration, conversation, and friendly competition. Expand your literacy network and your...
Albany City Area Reading Council
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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