High/Low Books to Engage Reluctant Readers from 4th Grade Through High School
By Rita Platt If we want reluctant readers to read we have to give them books they want to read. That means helping them find […]
Read more ›By Rita Platt If we want reluctant readers to read we have to give them books they want to read. That means helping them find […]
Read more ›By Rita Platt & Maria Gjovig How many times have you tried calling a parent only to find that they won’t answer? It shouldn’t surprise you. […]
Read more ›By Rita Platt Guess what? That weekly newsletter you send home? I don’t read it. I’m truly sorry. Â I’m a teacher too. I know how […]
Read more ›By Rita Platt Looking for a fresh, fun way to quickly and easily assess your students’ progress? Try having them “Tap Out!” Step 1: […]
Read more ›By Todd Fitzpatrick and Rita Platt We all know that the internet is a mix of the best and worst information on any given topic. […]
Read more ›By John Wolfe and Rita Platt Not too many years ago, the ESL classroom was a space apart. It often served as a warm refuge […]
Read more ›By Rita Platt & John Wolfe The arguments over educational reform have always been loud. But, recently, we feel they have risen to the “mad-man with an […]
Read more ›By John Wolfe and Rita Platt We HATE some of the latest buzz-words in education. Don’t get us wrong, we love teaching and learning. We […]
Read more ›By John Wolfe and Rita Platt A new poll has come out that suggests the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are losing teacher support. That […]
Read more ›By Rita Platt With John Wolfe Well, I’ve done it. I’ve had a Twitter-feud. You know you’re not going  to change anyone’s mind by arguing […]
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