Under The Blotter: Engagement Questions But I have kept these particular reading engagement questions under my desk blotter for many, many years—so many that I don’t even know who did the research, but I do know these questions are effective at improving reading motivation, in the person who responds, AND in those who listen to those responses, as in, my students, in my classes. 1 Jan 2022 Gini Musmanno Education, Independent Reading, Parent No Comments Permalink Read Post
A Special Thank-You to All School Helpers This post is a Special Thank You to All School Helpers—an indispensable part of every school. 1 Nov 2021 Gini Musmanno Education No Comments Permalink Read Post
Rachel's Monster I often read Rachel’s book to incoming students, and as a teen, she returned to read her book to some of my first-grade remedial students. I hope that teachers who encounter students who repeat a class or a grade level will contemplate Rachel’s monster drawing. 1 Oct 2021 Gini Musmanno Education, Learning Lessons From Students No Comments Permalink Read Post
Preventing Crime US education needs a massive redesign for the 21st century, one-fifth of which is now gone. Hurry up! We live in a country in which most of us believe that “all men are created equal.”4 (Or we used to.) Educating students to attain their own individual potential should be the goal of all citizens who care about our country, and certainly, every teacher. 1 Sep 2021 Gini Musmanno Education No Comments Permalink Read Post