A couple of times a month, I will pull together a few current articles related to education for your review. Articles covering a variety of topics will be selected to share what I hope will be relevant and useful information. Some articles will be research-based, others will be about leadership or instructional practices, and some will be opinions pieces or current events. I\u2019ll bring some articles that I agree with, some I disagree with, and some that just made me think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let me know if you have specific areas of interest and I will be on the lookout for articles on those topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s articles are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Boost Learning, Just Add Movement<\/a>: The author argues for the use of movement in the classroom to help all learners based on research that suggests that<\/p>\n\n\n\n The article includes a link a podcast, ways to add movement to instruction (with video examples for all ages), and tips to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 Things Teachers Shouldn\u2019t Be Asking Their Students to Do<\/a>: The author warns that children aren\u2019t \u201csmaller versions of adults\u201d and sometimes are asked to do \u201cthings that are unreasonable given their developmental level.\u201d Examples include: silence, sitting still for a long time, forced apologies, and zero tolerance for forgetfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Synthesis of Quantitative Research on Reading Programs for Secondary Students<\/a>: This is a review of 69 previously conducted studies that examine the impact of 51 different reading programs for students in grades 6 \u2013 12. The programs were divided into categories based on the type of intervention used in the program. Summary of results: \u201cPrograms that provided a daily extra period of reading and those utilizing technology were no more effective, on average, than programs that did not provide these resources. The findings suggest that secondary readers benefit more from socially and cognitively engaging instructions than from additional reading periods or technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n High School Doesn\u2019t Have to Be Boring<\/a>: In this New York Times<\/em> opinion piece, authors offer their thoughts after spending six years visiting schools around the country. They conclude that most classes, \u201clack rigor, challenge, and relevance\u201d and offer suggestions on how to improve learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact Jill Morris (209-1128) with any questions or if you have any topic requests or suggestions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A couple of times a month, I will pull together a few current articles related to education for your review. Articles covering a variety of topics will be selected to …<\/p>\nContinue reading \"Education News\"<\/span>