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Exciting lesson ideas, book lists, videos, classroom strategies, and reproducibles in a daily blog by mentor teachers

Research Shows that Independent Reading Wanes in Middle and High School

Monday, April 16, 2012
Independent Reading
Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

Expanding classroom libraries in specific content areas not only provides excellent reading instruction but will help students progress in reading by developing “a personal reading life”.

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Encouraging Independent Reading in Classrooms and Beyond

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Independent Reading
Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

Expanding classroom libraries in specific content areas not only provides excellent reading instruction but will help students progress in reading by developing “a personal reading life”.

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Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Research: The Importance of Writing to Reading Comprehension

Monday, April 9, 2012
Reading Comprehension, Writing, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Graham’s research finds that while reading and writing are closely connected, writing is an often-overlooked tool for improving reading skills and content learning.

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Inclusion Model: A Great Way to Integrate Special Education Students in the Mainstream Classroom

Thursday, April 5, 2012
Classroom Management, Special Needs
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

The inclusion model for integrating special education students with mainstream students has benefits for both groups however, the classroom and special education teachers need to set aside time for common planning.

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Ongoing Professional Study Is Crucial for Teachers

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Professional Development
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Despite cuts to government funding for ongoing professional study, continuing to build professional skills is imperative for teachers to keep up with new research, improve practice and students' learning and to share ideas with colleagues.

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Meeting AYP or Government Standards -- Why Teachers and Administrators Are Not to Blame

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Assessment
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

High performing schools are being designated as failures because of 2 to 10 students who haven't made AYP.

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