Key points: In school, many kindergarten and first-grade students are asked to memorize lists of common words, which are sometimes called “sight words.” This practice skips important steps. The idea … Read More
Key points: About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades.1 Within this larger pool, a core group is … Read More
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. I’m in my fifth year teaching science to fifth and sixth graders, but, like every other … Read More
Key points: I love the flexibility that comes with working in a school library. Each day, I interact with students and teachers across all subject areas. I began my career … Read More
Key points: Library databases, packed with rich and reliable content, are more than simply resources for students to reference when a research paper is due. They are also valuable teaching … Read More
Click Here to Discover Some Innovative Ideas for School Libraries Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. … Read More
Click Here to Discover Some Innovative Ideas for School Libraries During the pandemic era of “emergency teaching,” school systems across my state and around the country made deep investments in … Read More
Key points: School libraries have undergone a significant shift over the years, adapting to changes in technology, education philosophies, and the dynamic needs of students. Once simply a quiet space … Read More
Coding and robots are both natural tools for encouraging collaboration in the classroom. At Sewickley Academy, we have taken that collaboration to the next level by having Grade 5 students … Read More
As part of our educational outreach to the community, PBS Reno createdCuriosity Classroom for preschool through 4th-graders. The program, which is free to schools and districts, uses on-air, online, and … Read More
