Monthly Archives: February 2009

Feb
18
2009

Teaching History Through Art

-by Mimi Rothschild Ask students which class is their least favorite, and many will tell you that history is the one they’d skip. It doesn’t have to be that way. History, they may say, is dull and boring and all about memorizing names and dates. But actually, history is about people and the amazing things [...]

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Feb
11
2009

Teaching Writing

-by Mimi Rothschild Writing is an essential skill. While some worry that texting and instant messaging are causing our kids to lose their writing skills, the truth is that in the global marketplace, writing is a more essential skill than ever. With more of us working with people from other parts of the world, sharing [...]

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Feb
04
2009

Daytime Curfew Laws

-by Mimi Rothschild Your young children are studying together peacefully, helping each other circle the letter that finishes the word on a worksheet. The baby is asleep, and you’re checking an essay your teen wrote while he is out riding his bike for a while – a well-earned break between writing and algebra lessons. A [...]

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