by Beth Hopkins | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The process of writing involves simple steps in order to produce a final document. These steps include brainstorming ideas, webbing or mind-mapping, writing, editing, revising, and finally sharing the completed document; they can be compared to the steps involved in...
by Beth Hopkins | Nov 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Writing instruction at the kindergarten level can be one of the most joyful–and challenging–experiences for a teacher. We witness bursts of thoughts, views, and emotions in our classrooms on a daily basis, but encounter difficulties in helping our students put their...
by Beth Hopkins | Sep 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are in the midst of a national crisis in writing. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, less than 30% of grade 4, 8, and 12 students in the nation are proficient in writing. The same report found that only 1 percent of 12th-graders...
by Beth Hopkins | Aug 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
by Johnathan Chase, Middle and High School Social Studies Teacher Many education reformers are convinced the Common Core State Standards will improve the career readiness of all students. Unfortunately, the standards demand students think critically as they stay...
by Beth Hopkins | Mar 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Common Core adoption around the nation has prompted educators to seek new curricula. One trend is to implement blended reading/writing programs, so as to kill two birds with one stone. Unfortunately, these types of programs are not delivering results. In our 20 years...
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