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NPR Story on Close Reading

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Steve Ciembroniewicz

An interesting piece broadcast the other morning about neuroscience and reading engagement.  Worth listening to the audio or reading the full transcript. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/10/09/162401053/a-lively-mind-your-brain-on-jane-austen

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Bill Nemitz piece in Portland Press Herald

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Steve Ciembroniewicz

Just re-read this wonderful piece on our Coffin teachers published a couple weeks ago in the Portland Press Herald. Click HERE for the full article.

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Smithsonian Magazine – The Importance of Play

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Steve Ciembroniewicz

An interesting article in the July/August Smithsonian on the importance of imaginative play.  Click HERE for the link.

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