Author Archives: jdioguardi

Last call for enrollment

Book club #1 is in full swing and going well! If anyone would like to enroll for book 2 or 3, now is the time to do it as we will be closing registration. Each text runs for two weeks. … Continue reading

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Word Study= The New Spelling

I came across this nice blog post from awhile back, written by the Lower School Literacy Coordinator at Taipai American School. She does a nice job explaining the shift from the teaching of  spelling to word study. The Hackley Lower … Continue reading

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Perspectives Article

Recently the Hackley Perspectives periodical was mailed, and I was very happy to be included in the publication. In case you do not/did not receive it, see below. I would be very appreciative to hear your feedback!   FROM THE … Continue reading

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Homework debate: Too much, too little or busy work? – CNN.com

Although this is an article from the fall, I thought it has many interesting points. I recently had a conversation about h’work with colleagues, and I think this gives all educators some food for thought. Homework debate: Too much, too little … Continue reading

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Idea of New Attention Disorder Spurs Research, and Debate – NYTimes.com

Idea of New Attention Disorder Spurs Research, and Debate – NYTimes.com.

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insight and inspiration for people with dyslexia

insight and inspiration for people with dyslexia.

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Letter to Parents

Dear Parents, I hope this note finds you well, and looking forward to warmer weather ahead! I have been asked a number of times lately about summer opportunities for their children in reading and writing, so I thought I would … Continue reading

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The Case for Drawing and Doodling in Class – Teaching Now – Education Week Teacher

An often looked over tool for our writers- The Case for Drawing and Doodling in Class – Teaching Now – Education Week Teacher.

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Recognizing the Layers

A major project that our HPA works on each year is pulling in talented authors and illustrators to visit with our students to talk about the creative process. This past Friday, acclaimed author Rosemary Wells visited the Lower School to … Continue reading

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Best Sellers – The New York Times

Some book lists for YA readers…. Best Sellers – The New York Times.

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