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The Gift of Books:Terrific Titles for the Classroom Library

Maurna Rome — Wed, 09 May 2018 12:00:12 +0000

As teachers across the country take to the streets to push for adequate compensation and work conditions, it’s a wonder we still have young people entering this noble profession. And yet, at college and university graduation ceremonies everywhere, new teachers will be receiving their credentials as they embark on what will likely be one of the most challenging and rewarding career choices possible.… more

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Terrific Titles for the Classroom Library appeared first on Bookology Magazine.

Summoning Spring

Martin and Root — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Jackie: Spring is a little late coming to the Midwest this year. But we can remember sunny days with violets and trillium blooming and rainy days that turn the grass green (instead of the snow we continue to get in mid-April). Rainy days make us think of ducks and we are going to beckon reluctant spring with stories of ducks.… more

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The Funny and the Heart

Martin and Root — Tue, 02 May 2017 12:00:58 +0000

Jackie: Recently Phyllis and I read a heart-breaking column in The New York Times, written by author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who wrote many children’s books, and a couple of books for adults.
The column, written as a love-note to her husband from a dying wife, was heartfelt, sad, and funny all at the same time.… more

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Juxtaposition

Maurna Rome — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 13:00:12 +0000

jux·ta·po·si·tion | jəkstəpəˈziSH(ə)n/ | noun

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. Example: “the juxtaposition of these two images”

Juxtaposition. The word has been swimming around my head for several weeks. The best month of my entire career filled with some of my proudest moments as an educator happening at the same time big decisions are being made by the “powers that be,” changes that will profoundly affect what happens each day in Room 123.… more

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