I had just finished sharing the latest research about classroom libraries with my teachers at a staff meeting. The research didn’t surprise anyone. Students who are able to utilize a well-stocked, diverse classroom library spend 60% more time reading compared to those that don’t. These same students are also more likely to talk about the […]
Tag Archives: Jim Bailey
February
05
Inspiring Readers and Writers with Author Visits by Jim Bailey
posted by CBethM
Everyone has a favorite day of the school year. It could be the first day, a special performance, or a tradition that is unique to your school. For me, my favorite day is an easy choice: the day of our annual author visit. This year our guest author was Marc Tyler Nobleman. He wowed the […]
November
02
I Am a Reader by Jim Bailey
posted by donalynm
I am a reader. My friends, colleagues, and both the students and parents at the elementary school in which I am principal all know about my love for reading. I am a person they come to when they need a book recommendation. If I do a book commercial in the classroom, it is instantly the […]
February
08
Curing the Reading GERM by Jim Bailey
posted by CBethM
Four years ago I was ready to leave education. I loved my school, I loved my principal, I loved my colleagues, and most of all I loved my students. Unfortunately, I was infected with a GERM, as Pasi Sahlberg calls it, the Global Education Reform Movement. The obsession with high stakes testing, lack of autonomy […]
