Joan Richardson Archives - Page 6 of 8

Shining a light on mental health

Dec 1, 2014 | Editor's Note

Robin Williams’ death by suicide in August could be the best thing that’s happened for...

Rock, paper, iPhone

Nov 6, 2014 | Editor's Note

Each of us reads because of the careful and repeated instruction of other human beings who taught us to do so.

Maryanne Wolf: Balance technology and deep reading to create biliterate children

Nov 1, 2014 | Interview

Every child needs a repertoire of digital skills, but educators also must ensure that children develop the deep reading skills of an expert reader over time.

Being a problem

Oct 1, 2014 | Editor's Note

If the teacher controlling the weather confronts a child in whom a storm is brewing, who can calm the waters?

Stepping up to the profession

Aug 26, 2014 | Editor's Note

Ron Thorpe’s proposal for a teacher residency modeled after medical residency makes so much sense.

Learning to lead

May 1, 2014 | Editor's Note

Teachers must be exemplary in their own practice before others will follow them, but leadership in education requires more than just professional excellence in teaching.