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The Hum of Mindful Learning | Professional Shelf
It’s easy to recognize the educational bliss of a classroom that hums with joyful learning. Here are two books that have the potential of transforming classroom stresses and improve learning outcomes along the way.
Changing the World with Erin Gruwell | Professional Shelf
Erin Gruwell, a teacher determined to make a difference, and her students became the subject of the 2007 Hollywood movie Freedom Writers. On May 5, Gruwell and some of those same students will visit with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Together they will view a new documentary about the Freedom Writers' extraordinary journey.
Shining a Spotlight On Verse | Professional Shelf
Two new handbooks remind teachers and librarians that poetry needn’t be relegated to a single unit or a particular time of year.
Tapping into Kids' Curiosity About the Natural World | Professional Shelf
The push to incorporate informational texts into instruction offers teachers and librarians an opportunity to tap into young readers ’curiosity about the natural world. Three recent publications with a focus on the selection and use of science-related texts in the classroom and for programming are timely aids for teachers and librarians.
'Teaching to Complexity' | Professional Shelf
When it comes to measuring text complexity, teachers and librarians know it’s not just about attaching a particular lexile number or other quantitative label to a book jacket. A new, practical tool walks educators through the process of selecting the best texts for instruction.
What the New Research Tells Us About Adolescence and Learning | Professional Shelf
Does cramming for exams work? Are there benefits to testing? What type of projects encourage deeper understanding? New research in brain and cognitive science offers insights into adolescent behavior and learning with significant implications for both students and teachers.
Views On An "Embattled" Profession | Professional Shelf
As journalist Dana Goldstein eloquently documents in 'The Teacher Wars: A History of America’s Most Embattled Profession,' the state of our current public school system is rooted in a complicated story.
Support for Struggling Learners | Professional Shelf
With solid advice and practical examples, two recent professional titles advocate student-centered approaches that support struggling learners as they gain confidence and increase proficiency.
'Building a Better Teacher' | Professional Shelf
What's missing in our attempts to improve our nation's schools? In her thought-provoking, new book Elizabeth Green argues that it is teacher training programs.
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