Revised by Laurice Joseph, PhD
Ohio State University
In the classroom, reading instruction typically focuses on specific skills such as sounding out words
and building vocabulary. However, the development of positive reading attitudes is often overlooked. Children with positive reading attitudes tend to be willing to read, enjoy reading, become proficient, and become lifelong readers.…
Home & School
By Ted Feinberg, Ed.D., and Kathy Cowan
Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children's attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater…
By Peg Dawson, EdD, NCSP
Seacoast Mental Health Center, Portsmouth, NH
Homework has been around as long as public schools have, and over the years considerable research has been conducted regarding the efficacy of homework practices. While the results are not uniform, most experts on the topic have drawn some common conclusions.
Background
Harris Cooper,…