My Visit to Lombard Middle School

Will and I had the pleasure of visiting Lombard Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland on May 21st. While there, we observed an 8th-grade classroom using Plugged-in to Reading. The teacher, Mrs. Stills, guided them in reading and writing about “The Skin I’m In.” We were happy to see that the students quietly listened and followed along with the text and stayed on task while discussing the character of Maleeka’s mother. Plus, they wrote creative observations about what Maleeka’s mother was like on the “outside” and on the “inside.” The principal, Valerie Hooper, worked hard to get Plugged-in to Reading into Mrs. Stills' classroom. She has had great success in improving the quality of the education at Lombard Middle School. This classroom was a great example of how Plugged-in to Reading can truly make a difference. I hope you enjoy this photo story of my trip.

AEP Award Finalist!

I am proud to announce that Dr. Janet Allen’s Plugged-in to Reading Level 3 has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) Distinguished Achievement Award in the category of Reading Curriculum Packages for grades 9-12. The competing products are judged on the following categories: teacher instructions, editorial/design integration, educational value/objectives, originality/creativity, and audience interest. The winner will be announced on June 6th at the Annual AEP Awards Banquet and Gala.