by Cathie Maglio It’s not just academic Last week, my colleague Joan Reisman wrote a blog post about the importance of reading in school and on the MCAS. Today I would like to look at reading from a different perspective: reading for sheer joy and pleasure. The idea for this
Tips and Tricks for Summer Reading by Joan Reissman There has been a lot of talk about learning loss, and now that summer is here, parents are concerned about the summer slide. How much do students really lose during the summer? What can we do about it? What are some
by Eileen Wedegartner A reading assignment to remember all winter long After taking his sweet time choosing a summer reading book, my son finally decided to crack open The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It is from the list provided by the school of books students could choose this summer. Both my
SPECIAL ED: Individualized Education Program with JFYNet by Greg Cunningham, Learning Specialist
by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist In this tutorial, we review how our reading program can help teachers of EL students implement effective SEI strategies in the classroom or remotely. Software provided by JFYNetWorks integrates seamlessly whether students are working remotely, in person in the classroom, or in a hybrid
A gifted teacher shows how it’s done by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist One of my favorite classes is the Grade 10 Level 1 English Learners class at East Boston High School taught by Meredith Hubbell. I am amazed at the strategies Meredith has developed to help students build their
Get Inspired by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist I can remember the moment in childhood when I was first able to read independently. We were on our annual drive to the Berkshires, a family tradition. As we got onto Route 2 I began to read the signs excitedly to my
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Authored by Joan Reissman, Narrated by Greg Cunningham Preparation for the 2020 ELA Test This prerecorded webinar will help teachers, parents and students understand the changes in the ELA Next-Gen MCAS 2.0 and prepare for the 2020 ELA test, addressing 2019 content changes, format and question distribution changes, and technology-enhanced
Math and English Review by Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven GPA ON THE LINE The weather is finally nice. You’re sick of school. Going to the beach and hanging out with friends seems like a great idea. After ten months of stuffy classrooms, the last thing you want to think about
The teachers’ job by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist The job of the English teacher is to ensure that students can read a complex text with comprehension and formulate ideas about it orally and in writing. Teachers often walk a fine line between imparting their own views and facilitating an
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