We are in the second week of our “Read Across America” series, where we celebrate this motivational reading awareness program to encourage every child in every community to develop a love of reading. If you missed part one of this series, we investigated five excellent strategies to get your kids…
This Friday, March 2nd, is Read Across America Day. Celebrated on the birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, this annual reading and motivation awareness program calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. If you are already an avid reader, you have experienced how beneficial reading can…
For the next two weeks, political differences will be set aside for patriotic unity. We cheer as formerly unknown athletes become household names in their quest for gold, and we are crushed when they fall short. We are glued to our TVs for the qualifying rounds of luge, curling, and…
Change is hard. We create routines and habits that naturally resist change. We shop at the same grocery store, buy the same brand of clothes, and eat the same meals. We can be especially hesitant to make changes in our instructional routines. As we gaze over the ever-evolving educational landscape,…