The Importance of Performing Arts in School

The importance of drama and performing arts in education cannot be understated. Engaging in drama and the performing arts develops the creative side of the brain and builds students’ creativity, problem solving, and their ability to work collaboratively as part of a group. I have made many presentations at professional conferences over…

The Importance of Reading Fluency

Reading fluency is a prerequisite to reading comprehension. A student cannot learn to comprehend when reading unless they are able to ready fluently with prosody. Dr. Timothy Rasinski, Professor of Literacy Education, Kent State University, is one of the leading authorities in the world on…