For the Record 156
by Joyce Lynn Garrett
How Students’ Sleepy Brains Fail Them 158
by Judy Willis
When faced with the decision to put in an extra hour of study or get an extra hour of sleep, students need to choose wisely.
Frequent Absences? Help Students Keep Up, Not Drop Out 163
by Patricia H. Butts
With effective strategies, teachers can help students with frequent absences keep up with the workload.
ELL Programs: Not ‘One Size Fits All’ 166
by Andrea Honigsfeld
With the number of English Language Learners on a steady rise, elementary school educators need to advocate in their schools and communities for the adoption of an appropriate ELL program.
Assistive Technology: Supporting Learners in Inclusive Classrooms 172
by Cynthia G. Simpson, Rebecca McBride , Vicky G. Spencer, John Lowdermilk, and Sharon Lynch
With appropriate adaptations, all students gain opportunities to participate, function independently, and achieve grade-level success.
Why Tell Stories? 176
by Jordan S. Lockett and Rose B. Jones
Whether elementary children tell their own stories or listen to those of others, their language development, retention of knowledge, and increased attention span are among the many positive outcomes.
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