Does AI scare you, or are you excited about teacherless Alpha Schools where, for $55K, children get a 2-hour academic AI program and learn some life skills? Who runs the Alpha Schools? Not … Read More
Common Core and Science of Reading’s Troubling Disregard for Student Writing and Voice
Critics slam teachers and public schools for low reading scores. Much of that criticism is wrong and misses the real problem. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Science of Reading (SoR) … Read More
Dolly Parton: Insights From The Book Lady
We've heard many welcome tributes to Dolly Parton and her great role as the Book Lady. As most know, one of Dolly Parton's many contributions and her passion was Dolly Parton's Imagination … Read More
Everybody Should Be Somebody’s Baby: How Americans Fail Early Learners
For many pregnant women in America, prenatal care is not accessible or affordable. ~Hillary Rodham Clinton, It Takes a Village (p.75) Helping children become great learners starts early, and … Read More
Science of Reading Mandates: Who’s Listening to The Experts?
Forty states are mandating the Science of Reading (SoR), promoting what they call evidence-based learning. Sadly, for years, thought-provoking arguments by accomplished reading and educational … Read More