Technology in the classroom–how do you use it?

On our upcoming Voices of Michigan Education (March 9th on WJR), we are looking at technology in the classroom. We’ll preview some projects from the MACUL student technology showcase and talk to educators about how high tech tools affect student learning. But I’d love to hear from you–how do you use technology in your classroom? [...]

Sure, we can teach them to read, but how do we get them to LOVE it?

Are the students in your life bibliophibians or bibliophobians? Do they read because they have to or because they love to? February’s “Voices of Michigan Education” tackles all things reading related–from helpful new resources for struggling readers (remember The Electric Company? They’re all new, and they’re on our show) to what to do to keep older readers [...]

Response on how much is spent on school supplies

The Michigan Education Association conducts a poll each week on its Web site. Last week’s poll saw 409 votes around the question: How much money do you spend out-of-pocket each year to buy classroom supplies or items for your students? The results of the poll were: 12.2% – $250 or less 38.9% – Between $250 [...]

Who’s Paying for School Supplies?

On our August Show, (across the state on August 15) we’re going to back to basics – classroom basics as we near the beginning –  believe it or not – of the 2009-2010 school year. Basics that many people take for granted. We’re talking about simple classroom supplies like, markers, pencils, notebooks, folders, and even [...]