Author Archives middleweb

These are the latests portfolio and blog posts written by middleweb.

The Creative Lives of Children

School Play celebrates the importance of creative arts opportunities for all students, says principal Lyn Hilt, who also reviews a companion PD guide.

7 Secrets of STEM Success

Effective STEM programs require educators to experiment, analyze, and change things that don’t produce the best results. Here are 7 secrets of systemwide success.

Teaching Kids to Succeed

Debbie Silver's book is "an ideal blend" of theory, common sense, research & humor about effective ways to help students succeed, says reviewer Susie Highley.

The Art of Connected Coaching

Connected coaches are social artists "immersed in collaboration in online spaces" says expert and retired middle grades teacher Lani Ritter Hall in our interview.

3 Ways STEM Levels the Field

The school success that students from low-income families gain from hands-on STEM experiences can build confidence, self-esteem & more academic success.

Media Literacy & Politics

Future voters and civic leaders need to understand how political messages are crafted so that they can see through the spin, says media literacy expert Frank Baker.

Watching Debates with Kids

Prepare your students to watch the Presidential Debates with these tips & tools from media literacy expert Frank Baker.

Change in the Forecast

We must stand up for students even if it makes us unpopular, writes Becky Bair. She shares some lessons learned about pushing for change in your school.

Cognitive Conditions for Learning

Students don't like school because we don't create the right cognitive conditions for learning. Bill Ivey reviews Dan Willingham's book.