Jonathan P. Raymond, the superintendent of the Sacramento public schools, wrote
recently: "We have to stop blaming teachers for problems that have multiple
causes, ranging from poor administrative oversight and accountability to a lack
of parent engagement. I know how hard teachers work to educate every child and
challenge students at their ability level. We need to work equally hard to give
our teachers the tools and supports they need to be successful. Let's stop
scapegoating and come together to find solutions that work."
Eric Wheeler on 11 Jan 11From their page: iRead is a group of teachers in Escondido Union School District dedicated to the idea that digital audio can be a powerful learning tool for all students. iRead will give you a chance to create meaningful, curriculum-centered audio projects with your students. Teachers are using digital audio tools (iPods, mics, Garageband, iTunes, Keynote, etc. and various accessories) to improve reading processes. Teachers meet on a monthly basis to exchange ideas and strategies. We started in 2006-07 by collecting data about fluency rates - this has been very promising.
