Author: Stacey Shubitz
Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.
Guest Bloggers
We'll be starting our summer Friday guest blogger posts a little earlier than last year. In fact, our first guest blogger, Lisa Dewey Wells, will be posting next Friday, May 13th. I've lined up ten out of 17 of our guest bloggers this summer. That means there are seven spots left. Would you like to… Continue reading Guest Bloggers
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Update: Day by Day
There are a couple of exciting things that have happened with Day by Day since it came out late last fall. 1) Day by Day is now available as an E-Book. Same content as the book, just formatted for your e-Reader. 2) Part of the video footage Stenhouse shot of Ruth and I in November, right… Continue reading Update: Day by Day
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I’m Back.
It’s been a little over four months since I’ve written a post on Two Writing Teachers, though I’ve been writing daily. Everyone said “your life will change after you have a baby.” I knew it would, but I didn’t know how much it would. Despite less time to sleep, lots more laundry, and hectic mealtimes,… Continue reading I’m Back.
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2010 Draws to a Close Today
I've had quite a year professionally and personally. As many readers of this blog know, 2010 was the year Ruth and I published our book, Day by Day. However, what you may not know is that I'm expecting a baby in a couple of days. I know my life is about to change big time. … Continue reading 2010 Draws to a Close Today
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of Thee I Sing: Giveaway Announcement
Find out if you won a copy of Barack Obama and Loren Long's book of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by watching the short video below. If you missed the post about this book, then click here to read it now.
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Where are we running?
"Race to Nowhere" is a documentary that has been talked about, but has not been widely advertised like "Waiting for Superman" was earlier this year. From what I've heard, "Race to Nowhere" is the documentary that gets at the heart of the issue with regard to what's happening in our nation's public schools. Here's a… Continue reading Where are we running?
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President Obama’s Book + the Final Giveaway of 2010
Last month President Barack Obama published a picture book, of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters, which is illustrated exquisitely by Loren Long. I received a review copy of it while I was at NCTE. Since my husband was with me, I shared the book with him. We were both impressed by the… Continue reading President Obama’s Book + the Final Giveaway of 2010
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The Final Slice of Life Story Challenge of 2010
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A Good Movie for the Vacation
A few months ago I set my DVR to record "Mr. Holland's Opus," the 1995 film with Richard Dreyfuss. The movie remained in the DVR for months. Finally, when my husband and I were coming up empty-handed for movies to watch on cable we decided to watch "Mr. Holland's Opus." The movie begins in 1965… Continue reading A Good Movie for the Vacation
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Baseball & Two December Holidays
Family. Friendship. Generosity. The great American pastime. Interracial and interfaith friendships. All of these topics are woven together artfully by Sharon Robinson in a new book, Jackie's Gift. This is a true story about Sharon Robinson's father, the great baseball player Jackie Robinson, and her family's first Christmas in Brooklyn, NY. The Satlows are a… Continue reading Baseball & Two December Holidays
