Should Reading Be Taught Whole Class or Small Group?

Tim Shanahan

Blast from the Past: This blog first posted on April 28, 2018, and was re-posted on November 23, 2019. It is now being reposted again (and updated) on June 7, 2025. Original content has been adjusted, new content has been added, and the original posting included no research references.

Teacher question…

I have been coaching school leaders and aspiring leaders in preparation for their interviews for more than 15 years. My clients frequently ask me how to answer questions that they struggle with during an interview. Here’s a sampling of a few of those questions, my strategies as to how to answer, and my suggested answers:

1.  “What would your direct supervisor say about you if I called her?” (You think you might not get a positive recommendation from…

From Andy Murphy

Thanks to Joseph Dragone

1. “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts”

For when I have peaceful thoughts, I’m more open and compassionate. When I have angry thoughts, I’m more closed and irritable.

2. “You have power over your mind — not outside events”…

Autism and Reading Part II: Lessons to be Learned from Special Kids

Tim Shanahan

In my previous blog, I explored what is known about the decoding abilities of students plagued with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Here we’ll explore what is known about their reading comprehension abilities – both with an eye towards providing helpful guidance to teachers who work with these children and to consider what that work has to say about…

Study:  Seniors Drinking Less

42 percent of 12th graders reported alcohol consumption in the last year, down from 75 percent in 1997. Among 10th graders, it fell to 26 percent from 65 percent…

Autism and Reading Part 1: Lessons to be Learned from Special Kids

Tim Shanahan

Regular readers of this blog know I get lots of questions. I do my best to answer them. Occasionally, I have no idea the answer. If a topic is straightforward, I investigate and usually can craft a response that I hope manages to be both informed and…

“Build relationships with a spreadsheet”

Jennifer Gonzalez

Cult of Pedagogy Source: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/spreadsheet-relationships

In her insightful article, “Build Relationships with a Spreadsheet,” educator Jennifer Gonzalez shares a practical and transformative strategy for…

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Kendall Consulting

Dr. Jean C. Kendall

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Website: drjeankendallconsulting.com

516-426-6408…

A thriller for intellectuals. Tragi-comic. Education and entertainment nicely melded. 

The boy on the cover is Carlos. He is a real boy, not an AI.

However, a very powerful AI hides inside Carlos. This is sad turn of events for Carlos. 

The AI inside Carlos was created by Dr. Newman, the country's leading…

Coaching school leaders goes way beyond revising your resume and preparing for job interviews. Are you prepared to successfully transition into your new position? Are you struggling, even as an experienced leader, with coping with on-going problems? Who do you turn to in order to get strategic advice regarding on-the -job problems and crises?  Do you need guidance in planning the steps for your future career development? Getting objective and confidential sage…