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November 2008
- I'd give this report card comment an N (for needs improvement)
- Knock, knock. Who's there? Jokes and riddles.
- How running a reading program is like running a campaign
October 2008
- Teachers, please reorganize those bins!
- How young is too young for cursive?
- No more Friday spelling tests!
- Raising money during tough times
September 2008
- Mindful of Words
- My 8-year-old wants an iPod
- Using volunteers in the classroom
- Favorite classroom read alouds
August 2008
- I have a boy! As a teacher! And he’s tall!
- New school year = rough transitions for some
- Arranging your classroom
- Open House: what does a good classroom look like?
July 2008
- School spending: parents and teachers
- Helping students select online sources
- Summer tutoring: how's it going? Four considerations.
June 2008
"A Tale of Two Schools has inspired me to volunteer with a literacy program in
my area."
~ Elise W.
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