Elements of Grading: A Guide to Effective Practice
Dr. Douglas Reeves’ book is a straightforward and quick read that is easily digestible, thought-provoking and very timely, says reviewer Rachel Amstutz.
Dr. Douglas Reeves’ book is a straightforward and quick read that is easily digestible, thought-provoking and very timely, says reviewer Rachel Amstutz.
Integrating curriculum / Kids on the Cusp
by Mary Tarashuk · Published 08/18/2013 · Last modified 11/14/2019
In her 4th grade classroom, Mary Tarashuk teaches it all. The index cards that helped her grapple with curriculum in her first years may have a different use today.
Beyond its solid research, reviewer Jeremy Engebretson finds this Marzano book offers new & veteran teachers practical vignettes & on-target resources.
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Too often teaching runs counter to boys’ brains, says science educator Anne Jolly. STEM takes advantage of boys’ high-energy, movement-driven learning orientation.
Research reports a strong link between trust in schools & student achievement. The Trust Factor: Strategies for School Leaders can help leaders boost the trust factor, says reviewer James Jordan.
Book Reviews / Common Core State Standards / ELA & Literacy
by MiddleWeb · Published 06/02/2013 · Last modified 12/03/2019
Reviewer Anne Anderson recommends 20 Literacy Strategies to Meet the Common Core for its research-based strategies designed to grow readers & thinkers within a CCSS framework. The payoff will justify the necessary time investment, she says.
Historical mysteries that lure reluctant readers & boost comprehension are great for classroom libraries, says teacher-author Elizabeth Varadon.
STEM By Design / STEM Summer Activities
by Anne Jolly · Published 05/26/2013 · Last modified 12/11/2019
Anne Jolly is campaigning for a STEM summer in which kids ask questions, seek answers, & design solutions to problems. She has 9 ideas for parents & others.
Laurie Wasserman interviews her history co-teaching teammate Pauline Walker about her 54 year career (so far) in the classroom.