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Focus On Your Noble Calling, Teacher. You Matter!

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In an old book from England entitled The Wonderful Window , we see an incredible principle: A London clerk worked in a drab office in the rundown part of the city in an office overlooking the slums. They are great books!) Published: February 27, 2006.

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PROOF POINTS: Paper books linked to stronger readers in an international study

The Hechinger Report

An international study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that students who had more books at home reported that they enjoyed reading more. Teens who read more paper books scored higher on reading assessments. There’s a lot to like about digital books. Credit: Jill Barshay/The Hechinger Report.

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Instructor Spotlight: Tom Driscoll

EdTechTeacher

Tom has authored chapters for several instructional technology books and education media outlets (Ex, Edutopia, Edsurge, NY Times), and his most recent book “ Becoming Active Citizens ” was published by Solution Tree Press in 2022.

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How Young Is Too Young to Learn to Read?

Waterford

While most children begin reading in kindergarten or first grade, learning to read isn’t as simple as picking up a book. As children learn to communicate and are exposed to written language and books for the first time, they’re already reaching key milestones for reading. How Language Skills Affect Reading.

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How to Get Motivated This Monday Morning

The CoolCatTeacher

She was nationally board certified in 2002 and in 2006 was Mauldin High School’s Teacher of the Year and a Greenville County School District Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalist. Blog: [link] Twitter: @ looneyhiker Book: The Successful Teacher’s Handbook. Pat Hensley on episode 481 of the 10-minute teacher.

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Made By Us, First Book and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate Launch the Wishes For Books Giveaway

eSchool News

Today, Made By Us, First Book and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate announced they are now accepting submissions for the Wishes For Books giveaway. The giveaway will remain open to teachers through September 21st for a chance to win a library of books based on the topic of their wish. by visiting bit.ly/wishesforbooks.

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What Educators Need to Know Right Now About Digital Citizenship

The CoolCatTeacher

Having co-authored the US’s first parents’ guide to teen social networking, published in 2006, she has also contributed to a number of books and publications, most recently Bullying: Perspectives, Practice and Insights (Council of Europe, 2017).