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Welcome to the world’s first iSchool — where pen and paper have been pushed aside in favor of computers. At Cedars School of Excellence, in Greenock, all the lessons are now taken using iPads....
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In conjunction with International Literacy Day on Sept. 8 and National Library Card Sign-up Month, gate entrance to all of Florida’s state parks will be free on Friday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 12...
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As teachers, we know the first few days of school are all about getting to know your kids and settling into a routine. It’s too early to do any assessments (except informal observation sorts of things),...
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Learn about American Sign Language (ASL)/English bilingual programs to support the acquisition, learning, and use of ASL and English to meet the needs of diverse learners who are deaf and hard of...
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How much nonfiction do your students read? Probably not enough, according to Jay Mathews at the Washington Post. In a blog entry from February 2010, he uses the What Kids Are Reading report that describes...
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Kids love to read to someone. It’s good for kids to read their writing out loud, to practice their Reader’s Theater scripts with, or to rehearse a book they want to read to the class or to their...
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There are many people at your child’s school who are there to help your child learn, grow socially and emotionally, and navigate the school environment. Here’s a selected list of who’s who at...
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Summer months provide teachers an opportunity to reflect on the successes of the past year and to gather ideas for next year. One site to tuck away and pull out next year is Tagxedo, a word cloud creator. The...
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MT: I’m so glad Ian is finally really talking, but gosh; he never takes a breath now. It’s exhausting!
AB: Our doctor brought up speech therapy by the end of the summer if MEB doesn’t have...
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When kids get on the computer, do they spend more time surfing the ‘net and less time doing homework and studying? It appears that way, according to this article in Sunday’s New York Times. ...
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Moms and Dads walked in, clutching the hand of a 5 or 6 year old who anxiously looked around the lobby. Nervous chatter, excited whispers, reassuring pats on the back, and a few tears. "Let’s find...
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How much nonfiction do your students read? Probably not enough, according to Jay Mathews at the Washington Post. In a blog entry from February 2010, he uses the What Kids Are Reading report that describes...
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I really enjoyed this blog post Kickin it Old School by a teacher reflecting on technology in her classroom. "Give me a library card and a piece of chalk and stand back and watch me work," she writes...
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Kids love to read to someone. It’s good for kids to read their writing out loud, to practice their Reader’s Theater scripts with, or to rehearse a book they want to read to the class or to their...
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The Children’s Book Council, in association with Every Child a Reader, the CBC foundation, announces the finalists for the third annual Children’s Choice Book Awards! Finalists were determined by...
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Ready Reader on Mar 4th, 2010 in
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March 2nd signified the NEA’s Read Across America Day, as school children all over America celebrated Dr. Suess’ birthday and his famous books. First Lady Michelle Obama helped promoted the...
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Ready Reader on Dec 1st, 2009 in
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Came across this today and thought it was another great way to share the gift of reading this holiday season. Tikatok™ helps turn ideas into stories – and publishes those stories into one-of-a-kind...
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Ready Reader on Nov 27th, 2009 in
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Research has consistently demonstrated the benefits of parents and their children reading together at home. The home is a safe and trusted place in which children are naturally eager to participate in...