Talking Points - Volume 20, Issue 2, 2009

Karen Magro discusses how language arts can be a powerful tool for fostering emotional and social literacy in the classroom.

The authors demonstrate, with two elementary-level projects, how teachers can successfully engage students in meaningful literacy learning while still addressing standards. In both projects, standards are addressed, but do not drive the instruction.

Rick Meyer, past president of CELT (Center for the Expansion of Language and Thinking), introduces us to the organization’s history and current activities. CELT is dedicated to the improvement of education through a greater understanding of the relationship between language, thought, and learning.

A message from WLU President Katie Van Sluys, information on upcoming WLU elections, registration information for the Literacies for All Summer Institute, and other news of interest to WLU members.