Andréa AgostoReading is FundamentalThe school site I work at has set aside 30 minutes each day for students to read independently. There is a class called Advisory that every…Nov 3, 20161Nov 3, 20161
Andréa AgostoIf You Have to Use a Textbook…When I was in elementary school, I remember using a textbook that titled something like Over the Horizon. It was a beautiful book with lots…Oct 21, 2016Oct 21, 2016
Andréa AgostoThe Case Against Only Using TextbooksTextbooks are a double-edged sword; relying too heavily on them can have students miss out on key concepts (Daniels and Zemelman, 2014) and…Sep 22, 2016Sep 22, 2016
Andréa AgostoStandards: Who Decides?Who should decide what is taught in schools? This is a difficult question to answer, but everyone has an opinion. As an educator, I am…Sep 9, 20161Sep 9, 20161
Andréa AgostoReflecting on My Educational Experiences as a StudentGrowing up, my educational background seemed odd to my classmates. They couldn’t understand how I knew things they didn’t, and why — with…Jun 20, 2016Jun 20, 2016
Andréa AgostoOne Thousand Words…As an educator in a location where many students speak another language at home, it is essential that I be cognizant of students’…Mar 13, 20162Mar 13, 20162