Why students must learn the habits of reading, writing, and thinking for each discipline.

Help older struggling readers to use their higher-level skills and, at the same time, build basic literacy.

Question-seeking activities invite students to hypothesize in a new language.

Drilling preschoolers in skills is not sufficient.

Planned experiences guide students to read challenging yet enjoyable texts.

Correcting students' misinterpretations may short-circuit meaningful discussion.

Teachers and tests too often ask students to focus on style, mechanics, and personal feelings, the founder of The Concord Review believes.

A charter school produces high achievers by teaching the laws of logic and rhetoric.

Although not a quick fix, the 6+1 Traits model is an excellent way to focus on writing essentials.

Primary school children learn early on to voice their thoughts.

When students' papers showed little understanding of the topics, teachers reversed the order of their assignments.

Study groups that discuss school policies, historical events, and environmental issues build shared literacy experiences.

Authentic assessments that review all kinds of student work give educators an accurate picture of students' progress.

Rural districts find cost-saving efficiencies when they change the schedule.

For professional development and study groups.

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