Here is a post about an upcoming educational technology conference.  The principal hosting the conference was quoted last weekend in USA Weekend.  Read his tips for parents and visit his…

When speaking to your own children or students about the fiftieth anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" speech,  why not read Doreen Rappaport's, Martin's Big Words?

Happy reading,

Christine

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The current issue of NEA Today features this cover story on zip codes and achievement gaps.  The focus on the educational inequalities in our country reminded me of my previous posts, A Tale of…

Having difficulty writing a character who is a different gender, race, or from a different culture than you?  The Highlights Foundation is offering a workshop on Writing Across Boundaries.  It sounds like a good one, so if you attend, comment here and let us know how it goes!

Happy reading and writing,

Christine…

Don't feel like leaving the house today?  You can stay in your pjs and get great writing tips over the next two days by participating in Writeoncon. 

Happy reading and writing,

Christine

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Common Core Test Results

When I read that today was the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, I was reminded of the novel, The Buddha in the Attic, by Julie Otsuka.  This Pen Faulkner award winner follows the lives of Japanese women from their journey to San Francisco to become "picture brides" for strangers, to the internment of Japanese-Americans at the onset of World War II.

A friend and I read this book for…

My friend and mentor, Carol Varsalona sent me this interesting article on the importance of teachers reading to enhance their confidence in the classroom and their own personal well-being.  Check out other interesting teaching tidbits and facts on Carol's new blog, …