Mentor Texts for Teachers from NY Times

When you need help teaching ELA turn to the NY Times Learning Network 

The latest works with Mentor Texts

Noah Webster

A great and popular resource for teaches is Common Lit.

Here's a link to a thought provoking work about Noah Webster.

Best Predictor of Success

What's Executive Function and Why Does it Matter?

Executive Function Video

from Edutopia, August 15, 2019

"Executive function is the brain’s air traffic controller, intercepting a tangle of thoughts and impulses and steering them toward safe, productive outcomes. Executive function allows children to improve their abilities to stay focused, plan ahead, regulate their emotions, and think flexibly and creatively."

Executive function remains one of the most reliable predictors of success in academics and in life, beating out test scores, IQ, and socioeconomic status.