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About the Author |
| Jeanne Shay Schumm, Ph.D., is a professor and chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami School of Education. She teaches courses in reading assessment and instruction and is actively engaged in research on reading. She has coauthored over 75 research articles.
Jeanne enjoys helping her grandson, Jack DeFraites (who lives in New Orleans with his mom, Jamie, and dad, John) with his home learning.
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For parents of children ages 6-13
Summary
Written by a teacher, this Free Spirit classic has helped countless parents avoid homework battles and promote school success. The revised edition still covers the basics: building solid study skills in reading, spelling, writing, math, science, social studies, and foreign languages. It also includes the latest information on phonics, “No Child Left Behind,” standards, multiple intelligences, and more. Popular sections on tests and technology have been updated to bring parents up to speed. Tips on getting organized, current resources, and proven learning tools round out this essential title. Includes 31 reproducible handout masters.
Reviews
“Packed with great advice.”—The Family Channel Entertainment Guide
“A helpful and lively resource.”—American Library Association's Booklist
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