I Propose a Speed Limit for Young Readers

Imagine if we tested prospective drivers the way we test our students for reading fluency. Instead of mumbling to the … More

Are the Feds Coming After You?

I’ve heard horror stories. There’s one about a federal official who caught a band teacher photocopying sheet music. The school … More

Imagine seeing the words “Whites Only” at your favorite restaurant! We can be thankful that it’s unthinkable today. But when … More

Here’s both a holiday treat and an example of how Read Aloud Plays can be adapted to be recorded as … More

What can you do when your character gets questioned but you’re unable to defend yourself? In my new play in … More

Like most of you, the start of the new school year has left me scrambling to keep up. Fortunately, Read … More

“Johnny” has a big personality. Though it sometimes gets him in trouble, it translates well to the stage. While playing … More

I’m willing to admit to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. In fact, during the … More

I think much of what I know about teaching, about kids, about life itself, I learned from Spanky and Our … More

It’s spring, and aside from being that glorious time of year when we can finally start replenishing our supply of … More