The atmosphere in the Towne Gallery is one of serenity as I type this. The fan squeaks faintly, rhythmically in the background, and the paintings […]
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Meet a Wildcat: Kelly’s Year with Jumpstart
In this post, Kelly, a sophomore at Wheelock shares her thoughts about her involvement with Jumpstart. When I first got to Wheelock I was signed […]
Read More…Producing and Inspiring More Teachers in STEM
By Chuck Fidler There is no question that our society is increasingly reliant on advances in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The advancements in […]
Read More…Student Success – More Than Just Math and Reading Success
Recently, researchers at CCSR reported on the role on noncognitive factors in student success and examined the complex body of evidence around the predictors, mediators, […]
Read More…Praise Still In Short Supply
By Emily Mann I grew up in a household that balanced praise with honest critique. I believed that my strengths were highlighted and my limitations […]
Read More…Three Myths That Challenge Empathy In Children
By Richard Weissbourd Over the last decade, legions of schools and parents have become focused on how to develop empathy in children. Empathy is a […]
Read More…Colorado’s READ Act: Should Retention Be Part of the Solution?
By Lowry Hemphill Colorado’s new READ Act is a significant response to persistent gaps in early reading achievement. Only about a third of Colorado fourth […]
Read More…Linking STEM and Early Childhood as a Strategy for Economic Success
Written by JD Chesloff Raytheon Corporation, one of the state’s leading employers, recently conducted a survey of 1,000 middle school students across the country, and […]
Read More…Promoting Third Grade Reading Proficiency the Right Way
By Theresa Lynn Over 120 cities, including Boston, recently applied for the 2012 All-American City Award. The focus of this year’s award is third grade […]
Read More…The Parent Blame Game: What to Do When Screens Win Out
By Diane E. Levin The Boston Globe article, “In Reversal, Kids Nag Parents to Step Away from Their Phones, Laptops” by Beth Yeitell (March 8, […]
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