by Craig Bergman | May 24, 2015 | Student Work
I’m writing to share a poem written in my class by a young girl with Asperger’s. She’s in the 6th grade, and wishes to remain anonymous. She looks away when I talk, never says a word, and walks out of the room at random intervals without warning. I...
by Craig Bergman | May 15, 2015 | Misc.
Educate come from Latin,educare, to draw out. The task of the teacher is to draw out the student’s potential. Our role is to inspire kids to take the lead in their own learning. When it comes to writing, this is not how it’s done in traditional schools. There’s...
by Tre | Dec 14, 2012 | Misc., Skill Builders
Ilai Dardashti, age 10, was reading his Today in History lesson from the Library of Congress. I asked him to write an image/moment as someone in the moment when Crispus Attucks is attacked. Creative for children is enhanced when you encourage them to write historical...
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