5 Things to Remember as Distance Learning Begins
“Unprecedented” seems to be the word used most to describe this time we are currently living in. The word means never done or known before, which is also an accurate way to describe the type of [...]
Stand Up to Bullying: How a Non-Profit Organization Helps Educators Talk about Bullying with Students
I love the power of books. Of the many, many blessings I’ve had in my career, one is being able to work with (and even sing with!) Peter Yarrow of the iconic 1960s musical folk trio Peter, Paul, [...]
Key Tips to Consider Before Incorporating Meditation in the Classroom
There has been a growing interest in meditation within the educational setting. Perhaps this is because of the growing awareness of scientific studies which have demonstrated the benefits of [...]
A Coach’s Playbook: Conferring With Student Readers
Billy Jean King once said, “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” As educators we keep trying to get things right. When I first started conferring with middle and high school readers, [...]
Print or Digital? What Does the Neuroscience Say?
In the era of 1:1, many educators (and parents) hold tight to students reading “real” books, such as books bound by a publisher. Others say we need to “get with the times” and allow our students [...]
Engage All Readers: Fill Your Library With A Variety Of Book Formats To Meet The Diverse Needs Of All Students
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Maker Specialist at Mackin There’s an old saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” This saying is very hard to follow, especially for [...]
Engage Students Through Inquiry: Discover New Learning Across All Content Areas
“Tell me and I forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand.” You have likely heard this interpretation of a Chinese proverb by Xunzi, a Confucian philosopher, in relation [...]
Talk About It: Three Important Steps in Creating Interesting Book Talks
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Maker Specialist at Mackin Having students engaged and motivated in reading is one of our goals as educators. Therefore, it is important [...]
