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Experts say widely used reading curriculum is failing kids

Experts say widely used reading curriculum is failing kids

Most Americans have likely never heard of Lucy Calkins, but their children’s teachers probably have. Calkins, a professor of education at Columbia University, has created one of the nation’s most widely used reading instruction programs, and, according to a groundbreaking new report, the program is deeply flawed.

Texas Teachers Union Warns Of School Staffing Crisis

Texas Teachers Union Warns Of School Staffing Crisis

exas Teachers Union Warns Of School Staffing CrisisDALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Texas school districts may be facing an impending staffing crisis, warns a union representing school employees across the state.

PreK Reading Tips

PreK Reading Tips

PreK Reading TipsBy Kiran Gokal Learning and practicing to read at the Pre-k level is really important in a child's language development. Early reading is vital in building fluency skills that will set children up for success as they get older and face more difficult...

Help your 5th Grader Write a Great Essay

Help your 5th Grader Write a Great Essay

Help your 5th Grader Write a Great EssayBy Kiran Gokal Writing essays can be a daunting task for students. 5th-grade students have a strong foundation of writing skills to help them construct body paragraphs and express their ideas using complex sentences…

Dogs, Kids, and Reading!

Dogs, Kids, and Reading!

Dogs, Kids, and Reading!Dogs, Kids, and Reading! What do these have in common? They are all great at making reading more fun! Having a dog around is a great way to encourage reading for kids. Studies have shown that kids who read to dogs or have dogs nearby tend to...

Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers

Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers

Reading Strategies for Struggling ReadersBy Kiran Gokal There are many reasons why a student might have a hard time reading, whether related to a learning disability or simply a lack of interest. The key to improving with either is to build confidence and provide...

Top 5 Ways To Get Started With Interactive Writing

Top 5 Ways To Get Started With Interactive Writing

Top 5 Ways To Get Started With Interactive WritingBy Kiran Gokal Interactive writing is a dynamic form of instruction that is designed to strengthen a student's understanding of the writing process. Through small group settings in the classroom, this process is proven...

Veteran receives high school diploma after 80 years

Veteran receives high school diploma after 80 years

World War ll veteran receives high school diploma after 80 yearsNBC News World War II veteran Donald Huisinga was drafted into the war three months before his high graduation, so school officials in San Angelo, Texas, decided to honor the veteran with his diploma.

Scope and Sequence

Scope and Sequence

Scope and sequence is a structure of teaching a subject (the scope) in a specific sequence. The proper usage of scope and sequence in education allows students to maximize their learning and sets them up for further learning opportunities in the future. Without a scope and sequence to a subject/topic…

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