Podcasts about Accelerated Reader

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award-winning speculative writer; Desmond Astaire! Desmond Astaire is a speculative fiction storyteller from Central Illinois, where he navigates the journey of life alongside a devoted wife and forever-loved son. In his other life, Astaire is a senior enlisted leader for a military public relations unit, supervising the training, development, and operations of multimedia content creators. Astaire's lifelong obsession with science fiction and fantasy was forged as a child in the halls of local public libraries. The addiction was enabled by reading programs like Accelerated Reader and BOOK IT!, and the revelation to write professionally was born after his discovery of Dean Wesley Smith's Star Trek: Strange New Worlds anthology. For these formative experiences, he is forever grateful. Astaire can be found Saturday mornings in Peoria metro-area coffee shops conducting weekly writing sessions and trying to apply Denzel Washington's adage that “Dreams without goals are just dreams, and they ultimately fuel disappointment..” Desmond Astaire is the grand prize winner in The Writers of the Future contest earning him the Golden Pen Award and cash prize of $5,000, in addition to having his story, "Gallows," published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38.  

MARQUETTE HEIGHTS RESIDENT CAPTURES GRAND PRIZE IN WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST HONORED AT HOLLYWOOD AWARDS EVENT HOLLYWOOD - Marquette Heights, Illinois resident Desmond Astaire was honored at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Event in Hollywood as the grand prize winner in the Writers of the Future Contest earning him the Golden Pen Award trophy and a cash prize of $5,000 in addition to having his story, "Gallows," published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38. The awards event at the Taglyan Complex on April 8th was a black-tie gala honoring all the writer and illustrator winners as well as announcing the grand prize writer and illustrator winners. In his acceptance speech, Desmond relayed to the nearly five hundred attendees, “Short story anthologies are such a beautiful piece of speculative fiction culture, and for L. Ron Hubbard's estate to continue nurturing emerging writers is a truly special gift. Thanks to all the judges and everyone at Author Services, Inc. and Galaxy Press responsible for anthologies like ‘Writers of the Future' for facilitating the journey of our imaginations to faraway times and places to the solace and escape of the story. My intent with this Golden Pen Award it to someday join your ranks and be able to touch minds and influence lives the way you've influenced mine in this wondrous venture of written storytelling.” Desmond Astaire is a speculative fiction storyteller from Central Illinois, where he navigates the journey of life alongside a devoted wife and forever-loved son. In his other life, Astaire is a senior enlisted leader for a military public relations unit, supervising the training, development, and operations of multimedia content creators. Astaire's lifelong obsession with science fiction and fantasy was forged as a child in the halls of local public libraries. The addiction was enabled by reading programs like Accelerated Reader and BOOK IT!, and the revelation to write professionally was born after his discovery of Dean Wesley Smith's Star Trek: Strange New Worlds anthology. For these formative experiences, he is forever grateful. Astaire can be found Saturday mornings in Peoria metro-area coffee shops conducting weekly writing sessions and trying to apply Denzel Washington's adage that “Dreams without goals are just dreams, and they ultimately fuel disappointment.” Writers of the Future was Astaire's goal since 2017. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing competitions in the world, is currently in its 39th year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Duneprequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (Quantum Night), Brandon Sanderson (Mistbornseries, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), David Farland (Runelords), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryniseries) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 7 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metalcomics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book).

MARQUETTE HEIGHTS RESIDENT CAPTURES GRAND PRIZE IN WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST HONORED AT HOLLYWOOD AWARDS EVENT HOLLYWOOD - Marquette Heights, Illinois resident Desmond Astaire was honored at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Event in Hollywood as the grand prize winner in the Writers of the Future Contest earning him the Golden Pen Award trophy and a cash prize of $5,000 in addition to having his story, "Gallows," published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38. The awards event at the Taglyan Complex on April 8th was a black-tie gala honoring all the writer and illustrator winners as well as announcing the grand prize writer and illustrator winners. In his acceptance speech, Desmond relayed to the nearly five hundred attendees, “Short story anthologies are such a beautiful piece of speculative fiction culture, and for L. Ron Hubbard's estate to continue nurturing emerging writers is a truly special gift. Thanks to all the judges and everyone at Author Services, Inc. and Galaxy Press responsible for anthologies like ‘Writers of the Future' for facilitating the journey of our imaginations to faraway times and places to the solace and escape of the story. My intent with this Golden Pen Award it to someday join your ranks and be able to touch minds and influence lives the way you've influenced mine in this wondrous venture of written storytelling.” Desmond Astaire is a speculative fiction storyteller from Central Illinois, where he navigates the journey of life alongside a devoted wife and forever-loved son. In his other life, Astaire is a senior enlisted leader for a military public relations unit, supervising the training, development, and operations of multimedia content creators. Astaire's lifelong obsession with science fiction and fantasy was forged as a child in the halls of local public libraries. The addiction was enabled by reading programs like Accelerated Reader and BOOK IT!, and the revelation to write professionally was born after his discovery of Dean Wesley Smith's Star Trek: Strange New Worlds anthology. For these formative experiences, he is forever grateful. Astaire can be found Saturday mornings in Peoria metro-area coffee shops conducting weekly writing sessions and trying to apply Denzel Washington's adage that “Dreams without goals are just dreams, and they ultimately fuel disappointment.” Writers of the Future was Astaire's goal since 2017. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing competitions in the world, is currently in its 39th year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Duneprequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (Quantum Night), Brandon Sanderson (Mistbornseries, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), David Farland (Runelords), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryniseries) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 7 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metalcomics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book).

This week we discuss wine, weed, the accelerated reader program, cancelled artists, clickbait culture, lack of creativity on TikTok and clothes shopping.

Aubrey Simons and Lauren Pish share perspectives and strategies for supporting students and teachers using AR and what happens when AR is suddenly gone! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.   Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Capstone titles in Spanish Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Accelerated Reader AR BookFinder Aubrey Twitter: @ aubsimons Aubrey IG: @mrssimonsreads Lauren Twitter: @laurenbpish Lauren IG:@lauren_in_the_library ARbookfind Mario display

  Chatting with Sherri welcomes award-winning writer Desmond Astaire! Desmond Astaire is a speculative fiction storyteller from Central Illinois, where he navigates the journey of life alongside a devoted wife and forever-loved son. In his other life, Astaire is a senior enlisted leader for a military public relations unit, supervising the training, development, and operations of multimedia content creators. Astaire's lifelong obsession with science fiction and fantasy was forged as a child in the halls of local public libraries. The addiction was enabled by reading programs like Accelerated Reader and BOOK IT!, and the revelation to write professionally was born after his discovery of Dean Wesley Smith's Star Trek: Strange New Worlds anthology. For these formative experiences, he is forever grateful. Astaire can be found Saturday mornings in Peoria metro-area coffee shops conducting weekly writing sessions and trying to apply Denzel Washington's adage that “Dreams without goals are just dreams, and they ultimately fuel disappointment.” Writers of the Future was Astaire's goal since 2017. Desmond Astaire is the grand prize winner in The Writers of the Future contest earning him the Golden Pen Award and cash prize of $5,000!  His story is published in the anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38

In the 187th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we cover all of the F3 video game announcements! So far at least! Then we share our feelings on season 3 of Barry, The Bob's Burgers movie, the first 5 episodes of season 3 of The Boys, and rip the Obi Wan show to shreds. If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions, follow us on Twitter for updates, and support us on Patreon if you're able. ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/Voluntary_Viewing Email: VoluntaryViewing@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/voluntaryviewing/?hl=en Twitter: twitter.com/V2_Podcast Lucas' Twitter: twitter.com/LucasDeRuyter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voluntary-viewing/support

In today's episode, Abby mentions a tweet that she read recently that prompted wondering about what free reading could (should?) look like in middle school and high school classrooms. We jumped into talking through the joys and challenges of creating a culture of reading–and how it might be more of an expectation at the elementary grades, but could have huge benefits for older students as well. We question the role of accountability programs like Accelerated Reader, and discuss the ways AR actually doesn't promote a healthy, positive culture of reading within a school. Abby shares from her expertise as a literacy instructor about ways to scaffold reading instruction as part of fostering choice-based reading. Lots of dreaming in this episode, but we hope you'll be encouraged to think about the culture of reading in your school, and possibly imagine ways to strengthen that culture.

In tonight's show, Christopher Vowles and Margaret Allen (@margaretcallen) of Renaissance Learning (@RenLearnUK) discuss the birth of Accelerated Reader, supporting whole-school and whole-class reading, and some solutions to the challenge of recommending the right book at the right time.

Literature scholar and rightfully self-proclaimed Redwall Head Baker Julia Ftacek joins us for a great feast of conversation! We welcome the return of Accelerated Reader, once again explore the complexity of the series' villains  and explore the classic M. Night Shyamalan film Stuart Little (1999). You can reach the pod at...Our website: reredwallpod.comEmail: reredwallpod@gmail.comTwitter: @reredwallpodInstagram: @reredwallpodEpisode theme was composed, performed, and recorded by Jordan Petersen Kamp. This episode was edited by Jordan Petersen Kamp. Our logo was designed by Kendra Petersen Kamp, and you can check out her Instagram. Derrick Kamp provided light praise and encouragement for all their efforts.

This week's guest Shalita Grant has not only been nominated for a Tony Award, she's also an actress who you know from Search Party, NCIS: New Orleans and You. We hear about her experiences as a drama student at the prestigious Juilliard School and the "Juilliard Curse," deep dive into the history of Funyuns and reminisce about our childhood pets. Jonah also reveals that he occasionally looks at his the lunch menu at his old high school and we explore the hidden relationship between the educational system and the pizza industry. Speaking of which, we also roast the inventor of Pizza Hut's Double Cheeseburger pizza and fondly recall the franchise's Accelerated Reader & Book It! programs in our wildly popular "Back To The Present" segment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

There is no Accelerated Reader class with Jesus. Smart folks do not have an advantage. They might even have a disadvantage!

Today's check-in question caused us to reminisce about our favorite road trips, and you definitely don't want to miss Matt's story about a mysterious stranger who just might have been an angel in disguise. After this, Dave raises a question inspired by another podcast he was listening to recently: thinking about education today, what is something we should preserve, something we should prune, and something we should pioneer? As we share our ideas, we grapple with the role of librarians, whether we should chuck standardized tests or not, the value of Accelerated Reader, the challenge of managing the work teachers are expected to do outside of school hours, and more. As always, we would love to hear your feedback; email us at hallwayconvospod@gmail.com. The podcast Dave mentioned that inspired today's conversation was Episode 496 of the Holy Post podcast, which you can access here: https://www.holypost.com/holy-post-podcast/episode/2b3b958e/episode-496-the-embrace-of-tyrants-and-the-despair-of-pastors

As it's World Book Day this Thursday, we thought we'd take you back to January's Parents' show where we explore how we can get our kids reading more and hear from a local book retailer. We speak to Margaret Allen, Curriculum and Education Specialist at Renaissance Learning who have the well-known programme Accelerated Reader as part of their offering. We will be speaking about how important reading is. Then we speak to Mr Jack Pettitt from Verulam School who will be providing incredible practical advice on supporting your child's reading. Finally, we will speak to Books on the Hill about what they are doing to get us reading in 2022! Tune in from 8-9pm on Thursday. Rayden Solicitors sponsor the Parents' Show.

We believe Appalachia should welcome Afghan refugees with open arms - not only because its the right thing to do, but because it could help our region thrive.  How to help flood victims in W. North Carolina: https://appalachianky.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1396How to help flood victims in Middle Tennessee: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2021/08/22/how-help-middle-tennessee-residents-flooding/8234362002/00:20 - Accelerated Reader didn't have Ayn Rand02:20 - Announcements09:27 - Helping flood victims11:09 - Biden admin failing to stand up for refugees28:10 - Bringing refugees to Appalachia47:20 - Beef with the Reinhold Messner of BeefResources for helping Afghan RefugeesLutheran Social Services - https://lssnca.org/take_action/afghan-allies.html Kentucky Refugee Ministries - https://kyrm.org/Miles 4 Migrants - https://miles4migrants.org/ Want bonus content, live shows, and more?  http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaKentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout)

Dachelle calls herself a relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschooler. Learn how she incorporates technology into her literature-based homeschool and what is more important to her than finishing a curriculum. At one point, Dachelle's kids were reluctant readers. Find out how she overcame that hesitancy to raise lifelong learners. Hear how her homeschool has morphed as her children reach their teens. Connect with Dachelle at Hide the Chocolate or Literary Adventures for Kids. ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES Dachelle: "Obviously, Charlotte Mason wasn't into technology because there wasn't a lot of technology for her. But I kind of have this idea that if she had been around right now, she would say, 'Embrace technology because your kids are going to have to learn it. They're going to have to know how to deal with technology.' So I think she would've been pro-technology." Dachelle: "Part of it is helping encourage them to be independent educators. It's their education, not mine. So if they want to do something with this when they get older, go into a certain career, then I want to facilitate that, but I'm not the one educating them. They have to educate themselves. So I want them to continue to do that as they grow. When she says she wants to take a psychology class, I'm giving her the tools for that. As they've grown up, I'm no longer sitting there as the teacher that's saying this, this, and this. I'm now saying, 'Okay, here's some books, here's some videos, here's some things that I think would help you,' so that she can educate herself." Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 04:23 Dachelle shares how she got started as a homeschooler. 07:16 An introduction to the Charlotte Mason approach. 09:28 What Charlotte Mason would have thought about technology. 10:46 What kind of curriculum a CM homeschooler uses. 12:20 Homeschooling so that your kids are lifelong learners. 13:07 The value of taking field trips and traveling. 14:32 Using a literature-based curriculum for reluctant readers. 15:37 Immersing yourself in the CM mentality without being a purist. 17:40 How the Accelerated Reader program can ruin kids' love of reading. 19:18 How Dachelle overcame her kids' resistance to reading. 26:13 What relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschooling looks like day to day. 27:25 How homeschooling changes when kids turn in to teenagers. 34:07 Homeschool mom guilt is real. 34:56 Dachelle's nature book club. 37:41 Dachelle's online book clubs. 39:13 Advice for your younger self? Chill out. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 02:02 Hack of the Week — Teach kids to do their own laundry and keep them accountable. 23:16 Homeschool Reflection — Teaching kids how to think critically is more important than finishing your curriculum.

Debbie DeGroff has spent over 30 years researching and documenting the shifting worldview being presented to children through fictional children's literature, both in-school and in our libraries. Her book, "Between the Covers" offers an in-depth compilation of her years of research, published with the strong encouragement of none other than Dr. Judith Reisman. In Part 2 of our interview with Debbie, she talks about one of the more popular programs being used in our school systems - Acclerated Reader (A.R.). We need your help in completing this important film, The Mind Polluters. When you partner with us through our filmmaking ministry, Fearless Features, you become a force multiplier for truth! Visit www.fearlessfeatures.org/give to share your support! World Net Daily article referenced in-show: https://www.wnd.com/2021/06/girl-bible-confiscated-school-officials/ Debbie DeGroff's website: https://www.whatsinsidechildrensbooks.com/ Order her book at: https://www.whatsinsidechildrensbooks.com/about-the-book/

Patricia MacLachlan's Sarah, Plain and Tall was published in 1985 and went on to win the Newbery Medal, the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, and the Golden Kite Award in 1986. And while it's the shortest book that Alli has ever covered on SSR, it inspires no shortage of thoughtful conversation! Tune in to Episode 146 for conversations about historical revisionism, whiteness, erasure, beautiful writing, literary scapegoating, the complexities of memory, the dynamics of choice, mail order brides in the American West, Accelerated Reader, and more.Olivia Cole is a writer from Louisville, Kentucky. She is the author of the new adult series Panther in the Hive and a young adult series, which includes A Conspiracy of Stars and An Anatomy of Beasts. Her essays have been published at Bitch Media, Real Simple, The L.A. Times, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Gay Mag, and others. Olivia's next book — The Truth About White Lies — is out in March of 2022. Follow Olivia on Twitter (@RantingOwl) and Instagram (@rantingowl).

Andy and Dani talk about childhood books and series that they loved. Andy never ever, ever wants to go back to an office, Grandparent time is just like cat time, Dani tries to remember a book from the Accelerated Reader era, and would Andy have been Dani's friend in elementary school?

Join Scruz as she reveals a bombshell from her past. Exclusive content Scruz kept from Marbs after many years of friendship. Also, Marbs processes her need for Accelerated Reader points and discusses the lucky medication that ultimately received the rose.  Instagram:Adnervespodcast  Gmail: Adnervespodcast@gmail.com  Rate us! Love us! Share us! 

On Episode 107, Alli is joined by podcaster and comedian Kelly Anneken to discuss Karen Cushman's 1995 Newbery Honor winner, Catherine, Called Birdy. They chat about babysitting, Accelerated Reader, and their misguided impressions of the Middle Ages. They take a close look at the way Catherine, Called Birdy depicts heavy issues of childbirth, agency, domestic violence, diversity, consent, and the patriarchy. Alli and Kelly also chat about the unique challenges of adapting a book like this one for film or TV.Kelly is co-host of the Red All Over and Up Yours, Downstairs podcasts. Follow her on Instagram (@kellyanneken) and Twitter (@kellyanneken).

Leslie is privileged and her teachers hated her while Alex worked hard for his phones and his teachers adored him. Ya'll remember Accelerated Reader? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This podcast will talk about the differences between Accelerated Reader and independent reading, and give multiple good book series to read.

How using Accelerated Reader is not always the best way to encourage our developing readers. Can we do better? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week's episode, Alex and Brandon chat on tempo.This week, the boys were joined by a new guest to the show, Robyn, with a later surprise appearance (sort of) from avid listener Kenzie. First up, Alex opens up the June 2016 DC Legion of Collectors box from Funko, which is themed after the upcoming film Suicide Squad, as well as a mystery package. Then Robyn chooses a subject for the ABC's of Geekdom segment, which is the letter E this week. After that, Alex launches into corrections from the past two episodes, which include: Star Wars, Funko, Marvel, Spider-Gwen, Squirrel Girl, Game of Thrones, Bulbasaur, Pokémon, Chipotle, Mortal Kombat, Injustice, Zelda, Nintendo, Detroit: Become Human, The Wolf Man, The Flash, Wayne Knight, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Injustice 2, Dex-Starr, Bionicle, Bugdom, Nanosaur, Mario's FUNdamentals, Yatzee, Accelerated Reader, Magic Treehouse, Saiyans, the Green Lantern Corps movie, Michael Cera, Danny Bonaduce, and some more things the boys left out of their nerdy formative years.After the break, the group talks about the news from past couple of weeks, which include the new trailer for Star Trek: Beyond, John Cho's Sulu coming out as gay in the new movie, the Tetris trilogy, Barkhad Abdi (a.k.a. Muse from Captain Phillips) being cast in Blader Runner 2, a plethora of new Pokémon, the announcement of Wreck-It Ralph 2, Tom Felton being cast in The Flash, a new Iron (wo)Man, a clarification on movies from Nintendo, Angourie Rice being cast in Spider-Man: Homecoming, season 7 of Game of Thrones being delayed, the functionality of the Wolf Link amiibo in the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and a breakdown of the 2016 San Diego Comic Con exclusive products from Funko. Then Alex, talks about the games and shows he has been checking out, and talks about what he did on vacation. He and Robyn also give the first ever review of a book on the show, Divergent, by Veronica Roth (spoilers from about 2:23:20-2:30:16). They have diverging opinions.After all that, the trio have an in-depth discussion about the movie Whiplash (spoilers from about 2:37:04-2:56:38), which is as much fun to talk about as it is to watch. Finally, they wrap up the show with a lengthy email segment and the first ever three character Fan Fic Fights, where things get more heated than a hamburger on a grill.Last but not least, Alex announces the movie for everyone to watch next and discuss, which is actually a double-feature this time: Star Trek and Star Trek: Into Darkness. It's been a while since Alex has seen the movies and he wants to be refreshed for when the new movie comes out, and you should too. We'll be talking all about both movies in two weeks, so make sure to watch them both and send in your thoughts by then.Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @AtariAlex, and @Megsikouicorean, and our guest, @Rockinrobyn94. Send us emails with questions, comments, criticisms, or pretty much anything else to read on the show: abcpodcast92@gmail.comIntro Music: Metal guitar cover of Dr. Wiley's Castle Theme from Mega Man 2 by Nirreman Feat. Lee DuffyTransition Music: Guitar cover of the Main Theme from Pokémon Red and Blue Versions by Jam2995Outro Music: Guitar cover of Staff Roll Theme from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker by CSGuitar89Check them all out, they make amazing music!

Florida Avenue celebrated meeting their Accelerated Reader goals for the nine weeks!

This Quick Tip shows you how to delete a quiz from Accelerated Reader. This is helpful for those times when the student clicked on the wrong quiz, or when a student took a quiz on someone else's account.

In this episode the boys discuss face-eating floridians, Iron Man, vidya games, the failings of the Accelerated Reader program, and old people watching nyan cat.

Highlights from "But I'm Not a Reading Teacher: Strategies for Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas" by Amy Benjamin. Followed by useful graphic organizers for content vocabulary. Modeling reading strategies by using the highlight feature on the Kindle app for iPad and PC. Introduction to Literacy Design Collaborative and Accelerated Reader in CTE classrooms.

This is the beginning. The starting point for selecting non-fiction for your classroom. The next step to be included is the creation of test questions for your Accelerated Reader program.

Advisory! Advisory! Advisory! Spread the Word to Stop the Word: Special Olympics is campaigning to get the r-word out of student's vocabulary. They can take the pledge to not use the word on their website. From the Twitterverse: * russeltarr Convert text to a mindmap: http://tinyurl.com/n8nsax * barbs1 Just found. My story maker. Looks like fun http://tinyurl.com/plhpbp * russeltarr EdHeads: Great animations/activities for biology lessons (RT @pwhyte): http://tinyurl.com/qdep4a * russeltarr Fantastic Contraption Game - any use in physics lessons?: http://tinyurl.com/rabl8f (Warning: Can be memory intensive. And addictive . . . :-) ) * kchichester Charter schools hires 8 teachers at $125,000 a year http://bit.ly/97jnl My question is how can they afford to expand? Also, little/no tech? * Griffbuddy RT @shareski: If you ever need an article to send to someone to explain/justify twitter, this might be the one. http://tinyurl.com/pr9qg5 * SimpleK12 Web 2.0 for low-income @ minority students: http://tinyurl.com/aljhy8 * funnelbrain Student generated video flashcards for Environmental Science on FunnelBrain - http://bit.ly/KBxG1 - A cool way to collaborate. * cindybrock I HATE when I cry over Accelerated Reader. Really hoping Tech Support can help me copy classes from last year & not have to do it all by hand * AngelaMaiers 11 yr old difference maker - http://twentyfivedays.wordp... Girls can do just as well at math as boys -- even at the genius level -- if they are given the same opportunities and encouragement, researchers reported on Monday. Their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, contradicts studies showing girls can do as well as boys on average in math -- but cannot excel in the way males can. "We conclude that gender inequality, not lack of innate ability or 'intrinsic aptitude' But at the top levels, disparities persist and some experts have said this is do to the "greater male variability" theory -- the idea that males in general are more likely to score both extremely high and extremely poorly on tests than girls are. http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2009/06/01/girls_worse_at_math_no_way_new_analysis_shows/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Education+news Putting Middle Grades Students on the Graduation Path A Policy and Practice Brief Robert Balfanz Everyone Graduates Center and Talent Development Middle Grades Program