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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

In a recent news article, Andrea noted that her struggling readers in grades 7-8 used to read at a grade 5 or 6 (Barshay). There are also lots of links in this article. She has published articles in the Wisconsin English Journal and has spoken at state and national conferences on aspects of secondary literacy.

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What the Fidget is going on? Tales from a Traveling Substitute Teacher

EdNews Daily

What’s all the hype nowadays in elementary and secondary school classrooms? As defined in 2011, Fidget Toys are self-regulation tools to help with focus, attention, calming & active listening. Maybe the companies have marketed them irresponsibly? Written by Kim Tinari-Shore, M.Ed. They had to be learned and reinforced.

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May 31 - Interview with James Bosco on Digital Media and Participatory Learning

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Date : Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 Time : 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern / 12am GMT (next day-- international times here ) Duration : 1 hour Location : In Elluminate. psid=2011-05-31.1720.M.9E9FE58134BE68C3B413F24B3586CF.vcr&sid=2008350. Log in at [link]. To make sure that your computer is configured for Elluminate, please visit [link].

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iPads for Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

He also continues to consult for various districts across the country at the elementary, middle, and secondary level training teachers and administrators. He has authored several articles: Nank, S. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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“Any path that leads to a happy and healthy life.”

The Principal of Change

I have met owners of companies who make a ton of money who are miserable and hate what they do, and then I have met people like that young lady who work at McDonald’s who feel they are making a difference in their work every single day. As the article states, the vast majority of human work is in the area of maintaining.

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Buncee Activities Aligned with SEL Competencies

Buncee

By using a template like those on the Buncee SEL Self-Awareness Board for secondary students and these on the Buncee SEL Self-Awareness Board for elementary students, we provide students with more opportunities to flex their creative muscles while acknowledging their individual strengths. Discuss with them how to set a goal.

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The Emergency Home Learning Summit Final Week - 24 Amazing Interviews Start Tomorrow

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Their answers to that question, plus.mp3 audio files for listening to these special interviews, as well as a number of articles and books, are all part of the bonus package for buying the Summit all-access library pass. is the Chairman and CEO of Socratic Arts, a company that delivers Story-Centered Curricula to businesses and schools.