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We strive to provide the knowledge that drives improvement in schools, and the tools to facilitate better outcomes for all students. Read More
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Book of the Week
The School Psychologist's Survival Guide
In this newest addition to the Jossey-Bass "Survival Guide" series, popular blogger Rebecca Branstetter offers help...more. Featured Authors
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Rebecca Branstetter
Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., has worked as a school psychologist for the past decade in public K-12 schools throughout … Read more.
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Janette K. Klingner
Janette K. Klingner is a professor of education specializing in bilingual multicultural special education at the University of … Read more.
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“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.”
- Robert Fulghum
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http://t.co/4u7oDpBR piloting engaging challenge-based mentor-connected units of study for HS bio & English
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Teaching & Learning
Author Kathleen Cushman Talks About Motivation and Mastery
Every young person has activities that get him or her excited. Not just excited, but motivated to achieve real mastery and excellence. Kids excel at all sorts of things, especially outside of school. But what does it take for kids … Read more.
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Tagged Fires in the Mind, Kathleen Cushman, Mastery, Motivation
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School’s (Almost) Out for the Summer!
Keeping Kids Focused During the Last Days of School: An Interview with Dr. Craig Pohlman, author of “How Can My Kid Succeed in School?” It can be tough for kids to stay focused on school work with summer break in … Read more.
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Tagged 9780470383766, Craig Pohlman, Derek James, FNR, How Can My Kid Succeed in School?
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Sneak Peek of The Together Teacher by Maia Heyck-Merlin
The Together Teacher by Maia Heyck-Merlin is ready to pre-order now and will ship in early June. It’s a great summer book pick for all–the new teachers and (ahem) the wiser teachers–who’d like to start off the new school year … Read more.
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Tagged Maia Heyck-Merlin, sneak peek, The Together Teacher
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Watch LouAnne Johnson discuss Flash Figure Cards from Kick-Start Your Class
The New York Times bestseller author of Dangerous Minds has a new way to engage students! LouAnne Johnson‘s newest book is a collection of fun and simple educational icebreaker activities that get students excited and engaged from the very first … Read more.
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Tagged Flash Figure Cards, Ice Breakers, Kick-Start Your Class, LouAnne Johnson
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Leading Change Step-by-Step: A Webcast and Conversation with Jody Spiro
Join author Jody Spiro for an interactive webinar hosted by The New York Times Knowledge Network and learn how to plan, implement, and sustain meaningful change. March 20, 2012 4:00pm – 5:00pm Eastern Author: Jody Spiro Moderator: Felice Nudelman Price: … Read more.
March 2012 New Releases
The Energetic Brain: Understanding and Managing ADHD by Cecil R. Reynolds, Kimberly J. Vannest, and Judith R. Harrison (2012) – 9780470615164 21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times by Bernie Trilling and Charles Fadel (2012) – 9781118157060 Fires in the Mind: What Kids Can Tell … Read more.
Spring 2010 Upcoming Conferences Come Meet Us!
Conference season is upon us! Below is a list of of conferences we will be attending, along with our booth numbers. Make sure to visit us at these upcoming events! Celebration of Teaching and Learning THIRTEEN, WLIW21, NJTV March … Read more.
Posted in Literacy, Teaching & Learning
Tagged AERA, American Educational Research Association, ASCD, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, CEC, Celebration of Teaching & Learning, Chicago, Conference, Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, Exhibit Show, International Reading Association, IRA, National COuncil of Teachers of Mathematics, NCTM, New York, NJTV, Philadelphia, Thirteen, WLIW21
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Using Cell Phones for Learning–Q&A with authors Lisa Nielsen and Willyn Webb
Lisa Nielsen and Willyn Webb‘s Teaching Generation Text shows how teachers can turn cell phones into an educational opportunity instead of an annoying distraction. With a host of innovative ideas, activities, lessons, and strategies, Nielsen and Webb offer a unique … Read more.
Posted in Teaching & Learning, Technology
Tagged Cell phones, Lisa Nielsen, Technology, Technology in the Classroom, Texting, Willyn Webb
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Digital Learning Day – A Movement’s Defining Moment by Ferdi Serim
Digital Learning Day – A Movement’s Defining Moment By Ferdi Serim With over four times the participants of Woodstock, Digital Learning Day may serve as the downbeat for a movement that cares as much about learning as “the Woodstock generation” … Read more.
It’s That Time of Year…
by Elaine Hall and Diane Isaacs Co-Authors of Seven Keys to Unlock Autism: Making Miracles in the Classroom It’s that time of year. Like Dr. Seuss’ busy inhabitants of “Whoville,” you are running around, needing to recover on Monday from … Read more.
Posted in Special Needs, Teaching & Learning
Tagged Diane Isaacs, Elaine Hall, Holidays, Seven Keys to Unlock Autism
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