Gap Widens, But Not Between Black and White
Interesting research coming out from Stanford, Michigan, and other research bodies now indicate that the educational divide is not so much between white and blacks but between the wealthy and the poor....
View ArticleStandards-based Classrooms
I am a huge advocate for the upcoming Common Core -- at least what I know of it -- and along with that, the standards-based classrooms. I realize change is difficult, but if politics doesn't destroy a...
View ArticleWebsites for Children
Many teachers and parents already use Starfall.com for reading activities for beginning readers. I just ran across pbskids.org and kbears.com (knowledge bears) that seem to engage children, as well.I...
View ArticleGreat Source for Quick Photo Searches
I just ran across this great photo searcher, Photo Pin. The best part about it is it searches the Creative Commons section of Flickr, so the photos it finds for you are fine for use (just as long as...
View ArticleFor Teachers: Project-Based Link
It seems as if we are all huge fans of project-based learning, and when given the chance, we find our students blossom. Here's a link to masses of project-based ideas.Okay, right after testing...Comments:
View ArticleCharting Who Will Fail, Who Will Not - And Acting On It
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district in North Carolina is tracking how their students are doing, looking for early signs that may lead to school failure. They have a "risk-factor scorecard,"and as...
View ArticleStory Pirates and Writing
In New Jersey a group of very talented improvisation actors inspire school children to write their own plays, encourage students to submit their own plays to their troupe, and they return later in...
View ArticleReading Nonfiction Gives Major Boost In Reading Development
I cheered when I saw this New York Times article, a study that seemed to show -- at least, for a first examination -- that helping children read nonfiction has a far lasting impact on their...
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Teachers and Technology
those of us who know technology in the classroom is the way to go -- but have much to learn ourselves -- here's an excellent article on just that topic. Perhaps the next generation of teachers will...
View ArticleArticle 15
Here is an informative article on how to motivate students to write. However, I've found the best way a teacher can engage students in writing is -- is to be a writer himself. When I show my...
View ArticleAssessing Students' Oral Responses
I caught an interesting article on Education Week Teacher, a teacher wondering if and how teachers can assess oral contributions made by her students. Her musings began as she wondered why her own...
View ArticleHaving Fun With Vocabulary With Your Child
I have had a vocabulary incentive in my room for years, and it's amazing how motivated the students are to use it. It has various ins and outs, but basically, if my students see one of our vocabulary...
View ArticleInterviews With 100 Children's Writers
Seeing an author up close and personal can be quite thrilling for a child (and you!), but here's a link to online interviews with over 100 children's authors. Do you or your child recognize any of...
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A Good Explanation of Dyslexia
Are you worried that your child suffers from dyslexia? Reading Rockets offers a good, detailed description that may help. The article is long but is organized in such a way that you can pick out...
View ArticleBooks For Advanced Readers
Nurturing strong readers is critical. Many, so many advanced students thrive on good books that challenge their intellect and curiosity -- some immerse themselves into one genre while others thrive on...
View ArticleMotivation and Learning
I know, I know, I've written several times about motivation and learning. But having spent most of my teaching with remedial students, I've seen first-hand how motivation impacts a child's ability to...
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Notable Children's Books
The New York Times came out with their list of 2012 Notable Children's Books. A quick description can be found...
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Preschools -- Helpful to the Needy or Not?
President Obama, in recent talks, has strongly advocated preschools for all underserved four-year olds. At first blush, I was all in favor of it -- our own school district has a preschool for needy...
View ArticleAmerican Library Association Children's Book Awards
So the winners for the Newbery, Caldecott, and others are announced. They are the following:Newbery: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine ApplegateCaldecott: This Is Not My HatCoretta Scott King: Hand...
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Cry Of "I'm Bored"
Recent research cited in Education Today states that the student cry of "I'm bored" may really be that the child is finding the work far too difficult, and instead of confessing so (or perhaps not...
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