Back to School with the Summer Olympics: 3 Reading and Writing Activities for the Classroom
Aug 9, 2012
Looking for some fun reading and writing activities to do with your students? Try these, inspired by the Summer Olympics!
The Flipped Classroom: A Pedagogy for Differentiating Instruction and Teaching Essential Skills
Jul 31, 2012
What might a successful flipped classroom look like? Read more to find out how the flipped classroom can benefit both students and teachers.
Human Intelligence and the Brain: Mapping Intellectual Ability
Jul 24, 2012
Have you ever wondered what structures or areas in your brain allow you to understand language? Read books? Appreciate music? Find out what today’s researchers are discovering as they work to map intelligence in the brain.
Reading to Learn: Meeting the Challenge of Third Grade Reading Proficiency
Jul 19, 2012
Data shows that about two thirds of third grade students are reading one or more levels below proficiency. Many states have passed legislation to improve third grade reading proficiency, but how can educators help their students accelerate their acquisition of the reading skills needed to meet academic expectations?
How Language Immersion Helps English Language Learners Succeed in School
Jul 17, 2012The 'double whammy' for many young ELLs is that they experience poverty as well, and often do not get enough early language experience and exposure. How does early language help, and what kind of support do parents need to help their children succeed?
How to Improve Reading Skills Through Metacognition
Jul 10, 2012How can teaching metacognition impact the way a student learns? Find out what the research says, and discover metacognitive strategies that can be applied to any subject at every grade level.
What Makes a Good Reader?
Jul 3, 2012Why is it that some children learn to read faster than other children, and what foundational skills can be strengthened to improve a child’s ability to read?
Help Us Congratulate Eddy on His Silver Medal!
Jun 28, 2012
Hats off to our pal Eddy! Parents’ Choice has just awarded the Eddy’s Number Party! kindergarten math readiness app a silver medal for its fun and “user-friendly” features. See the app for yourself!
What Blended Learning Looks Like: Great Teachers and Proven Technology
Jun 21, 2012
Students can accomplish a lot working independently with proven technology, but teachers play a critical role in reinforcing concepts, intervening when students have difficulties, and supporting students in their learning.
Characteristics of Rapidly Improving Schools with Bill Daggett
Jun 19, 2012
Contrary to popular opinion, schools in the US are getting better at educating students for the 21st century. Find out what the most rapidly improving schools have in common from Dr. Bill Daggett, CEO of the International Center for Leadership in Education.
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