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This is a great site to refer to for details about the Pope's visit to the US in September.

Although I open Twitter in the classroom once in a while using my appletv, I am learning there are so many more ways to utilize this tool. In any case, twitter has replaced my newspaper and many other sources of reading about the news and what is going on in the world.

Reports are in. This article by McGraw Hill answers questions that our parents may have so I am going to attach it to a hyperlink on my teacher page.

This was a very interesting read as if it was written for me! It would probably pertain to other special subjects also.

Scholastic has a summer reading program which would reward both students and teachers.

We're always looking to improve recess. This document contains some links that might be of use.

Six steps to successful co-teaching

This promotes a book, but it is a nice little article. It serves as a nice little reminder that we constantly have to adapt and make changes, and that that's okay. The book seems like a good summer read too! 

I liked this approach. It is a pedagogical approach to analyzing complex texts with a technology layer.

A retired teacher, Bob Greenberg, has been going around the country over the last year interviewing some of the important thought leaders, as well as local teachers and students, about education topics.

The outline for the EdTech Challenge. It is a way for teachers to think about collaboration tools, content management systems, personal learning networks, formative response tools, open educational tools, and electronic portfolios.

Attached is a little "blurb" about Social Stories and how they can effectively teach children proper social behaviors. As we discussed in Friday's meeting, using these stories in the classroom may serve as an effective tool to teach students lessons on sharing, being polite, and interacting appropriately with one another.

I found this to be an interesting offer by SCHOLASTIC.COM and am considering whether it will fit in with our Summer Reading Assignment - check it out...

Penny Kittle and First Book joined ILA on Thursday, April 9th to discuss ways to keep students reading and learning during summer vacation in order to avoid student "slide" in their reading skills. I found this interesting reading for different viewpoints and ideas- let me know what you think!

I have found these wonderful reading lists with Children's Choices, Teacher's Choices, and Young Adult Choices. Check out these lists for some ideas for some additions to the 2015 Summer Reading Lists!