Do poor students need homework?
There was a provocative piece in The Atlantic this week, “Poor Students Need Homework,” in which Robert Pondiscio, a former fifth grade teacher, ar...
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Is it OK for high school teachers to text students directly?
We all know that the best way to communicate with students is by texting them. After all, teenagers don’t email, and they’re definitely not going t...
Using Pocket in the classroom to promote nonfiction reading
I read tons of nonfiction (see Iserotope Extras), and as a teacher, I want to encourage my students to read tons of nonfiction. The new Common Core State Stand...
Want to get to know your readers? Ask these 3 questions.
The first step of any strong independent reading program is to do a preliminary diagnostic of your students and their reading skills and interests. Many school...
Not reading the book? The book is watching you.
One of the biggest challenges for English teachers is figuring out whether students have done the reading. Some assign reading questions, which can be copied. ...