Some of the latest literacy-related headlines you might want to peruse: A Hartford Story Tries to Dodge an Abrupt End By Lary Bloom (The New York Times) The economic crisis and drop in corporate and political support have come at a critical moment — just as efforts to address the city's literacy rate are gaining… Continue reading Literacy-Related News Stories
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The Newbery Controversy
As a child, I used to avoid books with "that gold medal" like the plague. I wouldn't pick one up – at all. In fact, I read more SVH (sad, but true) and Babysitters' Club Books than I did Newbery Medal Award and Honor Books. YIKES! As a teacher, I discovered several Newbery Book Recipients… Continue reading The Newbery Controversy
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About Writing (and Big Kids)
I'm sure I'm not the only person who has realized that not much is written about how much kids write, right? Well, USA Today's Mary Beth Marklein published an article six days ago entitled "Writing leads to deeper learning, study finds." Click here to read this piece, which includes stats and findings.
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“Speaking with an Educator’s Voice”
Check out the article on pg. 11 of TC Today's Spring 2008 issue. The article is moving and an excellent read.
