Planet School: Building a Greener World
Administrative policy may dictate how teachers deal with climate strikes. Preparing them for responding to the needs of increasingly ecologically aware students is more complicated.
Library
The Benefits of Large Print Books
I thought large print titles would be good for students with visual impairments or for struggling readers. I had no idea how many regular education students would enjoy them too.
Collaborating in a School With No Library
Do you remember the first time you entered the school library as a child? I do. There were books everywhere.
Sit. Stay. Read: How Dogs Can Help Improve Literacy
One of the best literacy teachers Jane Swire knows is her dog, Blizzard. She and Blizzard visit the local library once a week during the school year as part of a reading program.