Young People's Pavilion: What is the difference between Fantasy and Science...
by Michael Strickland“Modern fantasy literature has unexplainable magic, and it is this element that captures the minds and hearts of children.” – Charles A. Temple, Miriam A. Martinez, Junko Yokota in...
View ArticleYoung People's Pavilion: A Violent Time in the Fight for Civil Rights
by Michael Strickland"For readers new to the subject, the biographies will be a vivid, informative introduction, but even those who have some familiarity with the landmark events will learn much more...
View ArticleYoung People's Pavilion: A deeply heartfelt glimpse into the life of a boy on...
“Written in third person, this engaging and insightful story makes readers intimately aware of what Bat is thinking and how he perceives the events and people in his life. With empathy and humor,...
View ArticleCreating Classrooms that Inspire Reading and Writing
I've always loved Jerry Harste's work. I often repeat the adage that we have spent a lot of time teaching our children to read, but not enough time teaching them to learn to love to read. As I watched...
View Article"Smart Options" and the Revolving Door of Common Core
Washington D.C. — our capital — is a place known for its revolving door of political influence. It is a place where behind-closed-doors deals are the norm. It is the perfect place for an “education...
View ArticleSherman Alexie is Coming to Boise and Idaho Needs Your Help
by Michael StricklandThis is an update of my April 29 diary: Police Called on Student Passing Out Free Copies of Sherman Alexie Book.From the Boise State University Updates: Michael Strickland, adjunct...
View ArticleWas Slavery at the Heart of the U.S. Constitution?
by Michael StricklandConstitutional interpretation claims to be faithful to neutral legal principles. However, a definitive original meaning is nonetheless saddled by contemporary politics and views of...
View Article2015 Conference on College Composition and Communication Convention: Risk and...
This has always been one of my favorite educator and writer gatherings.I hope to see you there: I invite you to the 2015 Conference on College Composition and Communication Annual Convention in Tampa,...
View ArticleYoung People's Pavilion: Enhancing the Early Reading Experience: Books,...
My picture book Haircuts at Sleepy Sam's. Selecting books for young children can not only be a fun and rewarding experience but also a little daunting, considering the number of books available....
View ArticleYoung People's Pavilion: Helping predict which kindergartners will have...
Diane Corcoran Nielsen "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." — Victor Hugo, Les Miserables I'll always remember my years of teaching K-8 computer...
View ArticleBringing more dance education into Idaho schools
by Michael Strickland"Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body." - Martha Graham With so many education funding cuts in Idaho, it is always heartwarming to run into initiatives that enhance...
View ArticleYoung People's Pavilion: The Itsy Bitsy Snowman
A young, rosy-cheeked snowman stars in this fun and playful seasonal twist on “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” In The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton, the musicality of the language makes this clever...
View ArticleYoung People's Pavilion: What is the difference between Fantasy and Science...
by Michael Strickland“Modern fantasy literature has unexplainable magic, and it is this element that captures the minds and hearts of children.” – Charles A. Temple, Miriam A. Martinez, Junko Yokota in...
View ArticleYoung People's Pavilion: A Violent Time in the Fight for Civil Rights
by Michael Strickland"For readers new to the subject, the biographies will be a vivid, informative introduction, but even those who have some familiarity with the landmark events will learn much more...
View ArticleYoung People's Pavilion: A deeply heartfelt glimpse into the life of a boy on...
“Written in third person, this engaging and insightful story makes readers intimately aware of what Bat is thinking and how he perceives the events and people in his life. With empathy and humor,...
View ArticleManaging Learning in Age of the Coronavirus
What online teaching tools do you use?Online instruction. Much of the debate has simply centered around pitfalls versus advantages of this delivery method. For many years, I simply focused on the...
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