"Greetings Nancy,
I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher…"
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Nancy Staal replied to Beth Friese's discussion Where do we go from here? in the group Inquiry Circles Book Group"Where do we go from here? I suggest inquiry units where the teachers and media specialist collaborate! My 4th grade students chose their own topics, are now researching the topics, and will create posters to use to teach 3rd graders about their…"
Nancy Staal replied to Kristin Fontichiaro's discussion Reflecting on Chapter 2: What We Know About Comprehension (pp. 19-35) in the group Inquiry Circles Book Group"Hi Frankie, Tell me more about Peter Johnson's book! I have been trying to be much more purposeful in my language as a teacher. For example: "Tell me more..." What led you to that idea?" Why do you think that?" etc.…"
Nancy Staal commented on Beth Friese's group Inquiry Circles Book Group"I am enjoying this conversation very much! It's interesting to read the different view points. Most of all, it's exciting to be surrounded by passionate educators!"
Nancy Staal replied to Kristin Fontichiaro's discussion Reflecting on Chapter 2: What We Know About Comprehension (pp. 19-35) in the group Inquiry Circles Book Group"Hi Beth, Thanks for your comments. The unit, Writing about our Reading, has pushed my students in ways I never dreamed 4th graders were able to think about their reading. A really cool outcome of that writing unit is that our book clubs have…"
Nancy Staal replied to Kristin Fontichiaro's discussion Reflecting on Chapter 2: What We Know About Comprehension (pp. 19-35) in the group Inquiry Circles Book Group"It seems like to me that our authors are not expecting kids to think like experts. I think the authors are hoping to inspire teachers to expect and inspire more out of our students. Ellen Oliver Keene changed the way I look at students by letting me…"
Nancy Staal replied to Ernie Cox's discussion Reading with Purpose in the group Inquiry Circles Book Group"Thank you, Donna, for your comment. I agree. The lack of collaboration between teachers and librarians is often a lack of time. In my district (I am a fourth grade teacher) we are bombarded by new mandated curriculum every year, large class loads,…"
Nancy Staal joined Beth Friese's group
Inquiry Circles Book Group
We will "headquarter" our discussion of "Comprehension and Collaboration: Inquiry Circles In Action" (Harvey & Daniels, 2009) from here. Feel free to link, create, innovate all kinds of other things - but link it all back here!See More
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- Holland, Michigan
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- I am a fourth grade teacher. This summer I attended the Reading and Writing Project at the Teachers College at Columbia University. It was an amazing experience! The workshop method of teaching writing is powerful. (I am married to a librarian!)
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- At 7:51am on December 10, 2009,
Tim Staal said… - Way to go Nancy - you are so tech savvy !
FOG
- At 2:10pm on January 12, 2010,
Author Derrick Barnes said…
- My name is Derrick Barnes and I am the author/creator of the new hit SCHOLASTIC book series, RUBY AND THE BOOKER BOYS.
Please visit my page to learn more about me, the series, the rest of my books, and most importantly how to invite me in to present Ruby Booker and her family to your students.
peace and blessings
Derrick Barnes
derrickbarnes.com
- At 1:24am on January 26, 2012,
Mike McQueen said… Greetings Nancy,
I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher librarians and also cut all 90+ elementary schools to half time. Since we are the biggest district in all of Colorado, we worry this will cause other districts to follow suit. We launched an online movement and are going to do our best to put up a good fight. If possible, please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us http://www.facebook.com/SupportSchoolLibraries . Adding a positive comment and sharing with your friends would help our morale as well. The board finalizes the budget soon so your timely support would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Mike McQueen
Teacher Librarian at McLain HS
Lakewood, CO
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Mansfield University Scholarship Program – Begin in January 2012
In an ongoing effort to recruit a new generation of school library leaders, Mansfield University recently received a fifth Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS) grant to fund scholarships for its totally online School Library & Information Technologies Master of Education degree program with school library certification. If you know of an educator or non-certified librarian seeking school library certification, please pass along the news that we are still accepting applications for the spring 2012 semester.
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