This is a repost of an article I wrote in 2006 that appeared in the Idaho State Journal. I was recently inspired by a day of substitute teaching at the Pocatello Community Charter School. That morning in the parking lot, I ran into Marjanna Hulet, one of the school’s founders, as I made my way…
Young Journalist’s Book: How to Write and Produce Your Own Newspaper
CBS anchor Scott Pelley said at a speech at Quinnipiac University that journalists “are getting big stories wrong, over and over again,” as quoted by a commenter on The Idaho State Journal politics blog. Young Journalist’s Book: How to Write and Produce Your Own Newspaper, is a great place to help children begin learn the…
Teaching Young Adults About Communism
Communism: A History (Modern Library Chronicles) is strategically short. Not a word is wasted in its mere 194 pages. Teachers and parents can engage young people with this text becauseit is very enjoyable and easy to read, yet dense with insight.
A Bad Case Of Stripes: An inspiring Children’s Book with a Positive Message
Although it’s never too late, the importance of getting kids to develop a love for reading early on often correlates with a love for learning, a passion for lifelong reading, and so many other positive traits that ultimately lead to the empowerment needed for success, writes Julie Handler. A bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is high on this list.
Children’s Books that Build Character
A column called A bicycle for a little girl had me thinking about its connections to children’s literature, reading and learning. “Aren’t you the little girl who is always in here looking at bikes?” Emily nodded. “Is this going to be your bike?” Again she nodded. He smiled and turned to me, “You know, the…
Where are all the black boys? Author Varian Johnson Highlights a Persistent Gap in Children’s Literature
Ashley Bryan wrote a classic article called the All White World of Children’s Books, in the 1960s. How much have things changed since then? – An answer comes from author Varian Johnson, who wrote in his May 15, 2013 blog entry: Last week, author and librarian Betsy Bird posted this on Twitter: “At the risk…
What most schools don’t teach
Learn about a “superpower” that’s not taught in 90% of schools. Help out at http://code.org/ Starring Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, will.i.am, NBA All-star Chris Bosh, Jack Dorsey, Tony Hsieh, Drew Houston, Gabe Newell, Ruchi Sanghvi, Elena Silenok, Vanessa Hurst, and Hadi Partovi. Directed by Lesley Chilcott. Need subtitles or translations? See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIu9yen5nc AND SEE: Hello…
The Cybermen are Back in Doctor Who: “Nightmare in Silver!”
In Doctor Who, Season 7 Part 2, Ep. 7 “Nightmare in Silver, ” Hedgewick’s World of Wonders was once the greatest theme park in the galaxy, but it’s now the dilapidated home to a shabby showman, a chess playing dwarf and a dysfunctional army platoon. When the Doctor, Clara, Artie and Angie arrive, the last thing…
Poetry Time With Charles Waters
Meet actor and poet Charles Waters: Poetry column: Joy erupts into poetry explosion, promotes literacy By MICHAEL HOOVER For The Evening Sun EXCERPT: Katie Lasky and Charles Waters, two treasures of humanity employed by Poetry Alive!, spent the past couple weeks involving Adams County students in the memorization and performance of poetry by noted…
Young People's Pavilion 