Assessment: On Track for Reading Success Reading Rockets has published a new Webcast with Dr. Mary Ruth Coleman, president of the Council for Exceptional Children; Dr. Roland Good, researcher at the University of Oregon; and Dr. Michael McKenna, researcher at the University of Virginia, discussing how to check student reading progress in a way that supports learning.
"Between the Lions" Online Activities
PBS Kids offers a new online story as well as games, songs, and activities each week to compliment the early literacy series "Between the Lions."
School Readiness and the Transition to Kindergarten in the Era of Accountability
In "School Readiness and the Transition to Kindergarten in the Era of Accountability," a follow-up to The Transition to Kindergarten, Robert Pianta and his colleagues note the changes that have taken place and discusses the latest research from the field's foremost experts.
New Teaching and Learning Network of K-12 Shared Materials
The Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education has released OER Commons, the first comprehensive open learning network enabling K-12 educators, students, and self-learners to find freely available high-quality teaching and learning materials.
Interview with Early Learning Expert
EdNews has published a new interview with Nina Sazer O'Donnell, well-respected early childhood expert. O'Donnell discusses "Born Learning," an educational campaign that gives parents, grandparents, and caregivers easy ideas to support early learning.
Summer Camp Search Engine
Schwab Learning has developed a database of summer camps for children with learning or attention problems. Visit this site to search by state, zip code, or keyword for camps in your area.