Andrea Winokur Kotula, Ed.D. , Educational Consultant

01/23/2024

A broader scientific understanding of why children play could lead to better educational tools and experiences that leverage fun

05/11/2023

This was recorded years ago for Reading Today, but I just came across it and wanted to share it here. I don't think that enough credit goes to Reid Lyon for the amazing job he did when chief at NICHD in getting solid reading research funded and available:

Dr. Reid Lyon has had a distinguised career as a research scientist, professor, classroom teacher, special education teacher, neuropsychologist, school psychologist, and leader in the development of evidence-based education policy at federal and state levels. From 1992 until 2005, Dr. Lyon served as...

03/21/2023

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-unanimously-rules-for-deaf-student-in-education-case?mibextid=ykz3h

The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials.

12/27/2022

Literacy lessons are embedded in every academic class. Even in biology.

10/14/2022

https://www.pbs.org/video/the-pack-horse-librarians-of-appalachia-ioouod/

This documentary tells the story of pack horse librarians.

09/30/2022

This just-in-case app resides on your phone, so no information is shared unless/until you need to

Put your child’s safety in your own hands.

09/26/2022

How teachers can successfully navigate the tricky territory of introducing books with challenging content into the curriculum.

09/18/2022

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/10/gen-z-handwriting-teaching-cursive-history/671246/

How will they interpret the past?

02/11/2022

Developmental Milestones Just Changed for First Time in Years

Taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Which ones has your child reached?

12/23/2021

08/31/2021

New blog post

What are the signs of dyslexia that parents and teachers can watch for from preschool to the intermediate grades?