Here are writing strategies that are evidence-based. We hope that you integrate some of these writing strategies in your lessons. Write to Learn Strategies Daily writing, from freewriting to KWLS to creative forms like Haiku, is a thinking tool for learning in all disciplines. Below is a list of research-based writing strategies that we would like you to try writing to learn … [Read more...] about Writing to Learn
Congratulations on your selection to participate in the CODERS Summer Launch Experience. Tammi, Razib, Andrew, Diana, Judith, and I are excited to see you Monday-Thursday, June 5-8 on the campus of Missouri State University in Cheek 151. This is a change from four to five days. We hope you are okay with this! We will meet from 8:30-4:30. Coffee, conversation, and supply pick-up … [Read more...] about Welcome 2023 CODERS Colleagues
New STEM-specific scholarships ignite students’ ability to attend college. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Missouri State University $1.5 million to provide scholarships to students interested in science, technology, engineering and math over the next six years. Submit your scholarship applications today. … [Read more...] about STEM Scholarships
When Macks Creek teacher, Julie Morris, formed a plan to kick off her dual credit Creative Writing class with a “Why I Write” assignment, she was not anticipating an enthusiastic response from her students—they’re high schoolers, after all. But they surprised her. Looking back, Morris realizes she should have known the group of kids were capable of more than she—and often many … [Read more...] about “Why I Write” Assignment Results in Inspiring Poster