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Connections between the K-12 Literature Curriculum, the Gender Gap, and the Decline in Reading: What Research Suggests
- By Sandra Stotsky Columnist EdNews.org
- Published 11/12/2006
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Sandra Stotsky Columnist EdNews.org
Dr. Stotsky is an independent researcher and consultant in education. Her current research focuses on the quality of the high school curriculum, teacher quality, and the quality of English language arts and reading standards in the 50 states.She is a member of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel, appointed in May 2006 for a two-year term. She also directs a one-week summer institute on the Constitution and Bill of Rights co-sponsored by the Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation and the Center for Civic Education in California.From 1999-2003, she was Senior Associate Commissioner in charge of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the Massachusetts Department of Education where she directed revisions of the state's licensing regulations for teachers, administrators, and teacher training schools, and the state's PreK-12 standards for history and social science, English language arts and reading, mathematics, science and technology/engineering, early childhood (preschool), and instructional technology. She has authored or edited several books and monographs, and has published many research reports, essays, and reviews in English language arts and reading journals. She was a Research Scholar in the School of Education at Northeastern University from 2004 to 2006.Dr. Stotsky earned her doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Appendix A.From a Plimoth Plantation Education Newsletter, Fall 2006
Can you believe it's already October?After an eventful summer here at Plimoth Plantation, we are gearing up for another busy autumn.
Looking to bring your lessons to life this fall?
Have a costumed colonist or a Wampanoag teacher visit your classroom!
Our Wampanoag program entitled People of the East is a one-hour, in-depth exploration of daily life of the Wampanoag people in the 17th century. Our Native museum teachers show colorful slides, pass around reproduction artifacts and facilitate classroom activities to bring to life the seasonal ways of the Wampanoag people. All our Native teachers speak about the past as well as present-day Native life.
In addition, you can invite a Pilgrim to visit your classroom. Our museum teacher will portray an actual resident of 1627 Plymouth Colony. Your colonial visitor will be wearing an accurate reproduction costume and will use their own character's unique story to frame their one-hour program. As a highlight of the program, two children will be invited to try on colonial style children's clothing.
Searching for professional development opportunities?
Plimoth Plantation is pleased to present two workshops this October!Plimoth Plantation's Education Department is offering another session of the popular workshop "Teaching Thanksgiving."The program will be held on October 14, 2006, and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Plimoth Plantation invites you to take part in a lively, full day workshop exploring the events of 1621. Participants will explore the myth and reality of Plymouth's "First Thanksgiving", discuss Wampanoag and English traditions of giving thanks and discover how Thanksgiving has evolved into today's holiday.The workshop features visits to the museum's living history sites and its Thanksgiving: Memory, Myth and Meaning exhibit, hands-on activities, presentations by museum staff, working groups using primary sources and, best of all, a meal of period Wampanoag and English foods!
Plimoth Plantation is a certified Massachusetts Professional Development Provider and our programs are aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Participants will be awarded 10 Professional Development Points. Join us and you just may never look at Thanksgiving the same way again!
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As Senior Associate Commissioner at the Massachusetts Department of Education from 1999-2003, Sandra Stotsky directed complete revisions of the state's licensing regulations, licensure tests for K-12 educators, and PreK-12 standards for mathematics, history, civics, geography, economics, English, reading, science, preschool, and instructional technology.She was a Visiting Scholar at Northeastern University from 2004-2006 and is now an independent researcher and consultant in education.Dr. Stotsky was Research Associate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education from 1984-2001 and Senior Research Associate at Boston University School of Education from 1996-1998.From 1987-2006, she has directed civic education professional development summer institutes at Harvard University and Northeastern University, and she has consulted for the U.S. Information Service on civic education for several emerging Eastern European democracies. She is the editor of What's at Stake in the K-12 Standards Wars: A Primer for Educational Policy Makers (Peter Lang, 2000) and author of Losing Our Language (Free Press, 1999, reprinted by Encounter Books, 2002).From 1991-1997, she served as editor of Research in the Teaching of English, the research journal sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.She regularly reviews state English language arts and reading standards.Dr. Stotsky received her B.A. in French Literature with distinction from the University of Michigan, and an Ed.D. in Reading Research and Education with distinction from Harvard University.
