“She looks like me!”, an Early Childhood student of color exclaimed as she pulled a book from the shelf and lovingly hugged it to her chest.  Watching the moment unfold brought a smile to my face, though it…
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Can you imagine performing Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First?” routine and following it up with a recitation of Poe’s “The Raven?” That would be just over 2000 words learned within a context. How about 50 or 75 or…
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It is my first year being a part of the wonderful collaborative effort that has developed our 8th grade science curriculum.  In 8th grade, students spend one quarter in ecology, chemistry, physics, and computer science. This year, I…
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Speaking and listening are critical, first components of English Language Arts instruction. With the structure of Responsive Classroom, the social learning structure in the younger grades at Harrisburg Academy, we practice conversation and formulating questions as we also…
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