Tag: education
T-minus one week until the 2013 Summer Challenge begins!
By Megan on April 29th, 2013
Fact: Early and sustained summer learning opportunities improve academic outcomes for children and lead to higher graduation rates and better preparation for college. Studies show that reading during the summer months isn’t something kids simplymore… full post
Psst…! Parents, you’re invited…
By Megan on April 26th, 2013
Do you have plans on Monday, May 6, 2013, at 9pm EST? Dinner date? Movie? Maybe a show? You might want to take a rain check. Instead, swing by the Parents Facebook page for a live chat about summer reading. See below for more details! Bestmore… full post
Inside the Teacher of the Year reception
By Dante on April 25th, 2013
On Tuesday, Megan introduced you to the 2013 National Teacher of the Year, Jeff Charbonneau. Definitely check out her post to learn more about what makes him stand out! Charbonneau was honored by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremonymore… full post
And the 2013 Teacher of the Year is…
By Megan on April 23rd, 2013
…high school science teacher Jeff Charbonneau, from Zillah, Washington! Here’s what you need to know about the 63rd National Teacher of the Year (aside from that fact that he’s a pro when it comes to teaching): Charbonneau has been teaching formore… full post
#MathPics winners for week 1 AND more chances to win!
By Alex on April 23rd, 2013
A water fountain is an example of a parabola In celebration of the much anticipated launch of MATH 180, we encouraged you to join our #MathPics photo contest for some math-focused fun and a chance to win some prizes! Without further ado, heremore… full post
Breaking award news: READ 180 and System 44 receive Return on Education Innovation Award!
By Alex on April 19th, 2013
Following the announcement of a number of reading and math products for the Common Core, both READ 180 and System 44 were named winners of the ROE (Return on Education) Innovation Award at the ASU/GSV Education Innovation Summit. READ 180 andmore… full post
Celebrate your heritage: it’s Ellis Island Family History Day
By Lia on April 17th, 2013
More than 100 million Americans can trace their roots back to to Ellis Island, where their ancestors took the first steps toward the promised freedom and opportunity of a new world. Though more than 12 million immigrants entered the United Statesmore… full post
Twelve struggling students named reading All-Stars!
By Alex on April 16th, 2013
I can honestly say that this time of year is my favorite. Yes, partly because winter is coming to a close, but more so because this is when my colleagues and I get to select the Scholastic All-Stars. This year, much like past years, we had somemore… full post
The stars of St. Rose
By Guest Blogger on April 12th, 2013
We’d like to welcome Alice Ozma to the blog! Alice is National Manager of Reading Programs and Events, Scholastic Book Fairs, and she has a story to share with us about booktalks. What’s a booktalk, you ask? Read and find out! I think almost allmore… full post
Common Core: Motivating with magazines
By Suzanne on April 11th, 2013
Literacy expert Elfrieda H. “Freddy” Hiebert tells us why magazine articles are a great way to motivate students to read increasingly complex texts. The president and CEO of TextProject, Hiebert will facilitate “Assessment in the Era of Commonmore… full post
