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Category Archives: Perspective
A small study suggests that quality digital story books might be as good as an adult
In this article put out by Hechinger report, the author suggests through a small study conducted at NYU that children can have the same level of oral comprehension whether it was delivered by a quality digital platform or by an … Continue reading
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Tough Love & Reading
Below is a link to a recent interview with James Patterson, and something he mentions is that getting your kids to read sometimes requires a little bit of tough love. I completely agree with this… as parents, sometimes we have … Continue reading
Looking at assessment with new eyes
Please watch this great POPTECH talk from Amanda Ripley….. it’s not just about taking a pencil/paper test:)
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The Homework Debate
This year, Regina DiStefano and Madeleine Lopez (co-directors of the AT program), began a practice in sharing articles they’ve located and facilitating conversations about the material with fellow colleagues. Their most recently shared article, about homework in independent schools, struck … Continue reading
Examples of our current online literacy circle….
I am currently leading a literacy circle with Hackley students, and we are sharing A Wrinkle in Time. These are a few excerpts of postings that have been made so far, and I hope they give you a better idea … Continue reading
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Where has all the logic gone?
I was recently on a hunt in my local Barnes & Noble for some logic books to use with some of the children that I am seeing this summer. I did not think this search would be difficult; I know … Continue reading
Summer Learning Loss Study: Can ‘Summer Slide’ Be Prevented?
Summer Learning Loss Study: Can ‘Summer Slide’ Be Prevented?. I’ve been approached by a few parents recently about summer work for their child and whether or not I feel that children should have an “academic free” summer. Although I am … Continue reading
Q&A: Raising Kids Who Want To Read : NPR Ed : NPR
Q&A: Raising Kids Who Want To Read : NPR Ed : NPR. Great interview with Daniel Willingham about his new book.
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Psychology: Social-Emotional Learning & Learning to Read – Dr. Mark Greenberg
Psychology: Social-Emotional Learning & Learning to Read – Dr. Mark Greenberg. Great information on understanding the link between emotion and cognition!