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Deeper Learning: Defining Twenty-First Century Literacy | Edutopia
Deeper Learning: Defining Twenty-First Century Literacy | Edutopia.
Origins of Literacy
Today I am very excited (but also nervous!) to be collaborating with our admissions department in hosting the first webinar in a series from Hackley. I will be talking about a theory that I’ve been pondering over and have titled … Continue reading
Variety of texts used
Just a little explanation about the different ways we approach the art of teaching reading here at Hackley. Please excuse my voice- I’ve been fighting off a cold!
Students teaching students
One of the things I love best about teaching younger students is their enthusiasm to work with each other. As students age many become fearful of what others will think, how they compare to each other, or if they will … Continue reading
Teachers Adjust Reading Instruction For Common Core
The article linked below has me yelling at my computer screen. I am all for high standards, rigorous expectations and creating a balance between fiction and nonfiction. However, the article points out a major misunderstanding that I keep hearing over … Continue reading
Child-Proofing Harry Potter – NYTimes.com
Some great thoughts on when – and if- to share Harry with your child Child-Proofing Harry Potter – NYTimes.com.
Music to my ears…. and soul!
I had the pleasure today of attending a publishing party in 1M. Many classrooms have publishing parties at the end of a unit to acknowledge the hard work that the children have put into their development as writers, and it … Continue reading
The Cool Books Project
How many of these have you read yet? These are being added to my must reads…..The Cool Books Project. I can’t believe how many books are out there that I need to read- it’s a bit overwhelming!
Appropriate Content for Gifted Readers | Duke TIP
Great link for so many Hackley families…..Appropriate Content for Gifted Readers | Duke TIP.
An examination of the relationship between reading comprehension, higher-level and lower-level reading sub-skills in adults
A very interesting read- An examination of the relationship between reading comprehension, higher-level and lower-level reading sub-skills in adults.