One of my favorite papers: "What Reading Does for the Mind" http://bit.ly/8WOBZc How books provide so much more than spoken language. Pass it on if you like it.

New Study Links Gaming w/ Improved Thinking. http://bit.ly/6kTH8l I think we need to play more, all of us!!

Comic books finally recognized as valuable to literacy development. New film coming http://bit.ly/8VhZEK Please check it out!

Complex information put to music. Show this to your kids or just enjoy! http://bit.ly/5i49j1

My 10 year old, Griffin, stops opening presents and starts reading a book he got. I think he loves books :-) One down, three more to go.

Valuable free musical activities @ http://bit.ly/5w3P8a Great for all children (and me, too)!

Best Education websites. These really are great!! http://bit.ly/8Lilfe

Kids who use technology are better writers: http://bit.ly/5t44Xm Something to be said for this motivation thing.

@skipzilla No need to tell me either. I was just recommending a book ;-)

This looks cool. http://bit.ly/5r8HjV Media literacy for kids. Getting it for my 10 year old.

Rheingold's Twitter Literacy. http://bit.ly/7iUskH Please Retweet. Best piece lately (ever?) on Twitter meaning/value.

Make Santa Snot for some gross science fun: http://bit.ly/8Lm597

Encouraging young readers. This is so important: http://bit.ly/5uEL0v

Tips for getting kids out of bed and ready for school: http://bit.ly/5kHZNC

Based on crap: http://bit.ly/4WfSyu

I met her on a flight this week. She and Pacer.org are doing wonderful things for children w/disabilities http://pacer.org/ Thanks, Dixie

What English sounds like to foreigners: http://bit.ly/7dUUyg I always wondered about this.

How do you feel about other adults disciplining your child? http://bit.ly/4Hl1Co

Free online Math game from MangaHigh. Looks cool!! http://bit.ly/579ipG

The video game revolution will not be televised...er, except on PBS http://bit.ly/4LemezWhat it means to literacy.

What makes a good education video game? http://bit.ly/6ElsNL

No big surprise. Children using technology have better literacy skills http://bit.ly/8ZubNu

Training hurts technology in schools? What might it mean? http://bit.ly/8vSXDQ

One of the best approaches to teaching literacy I have ever seen! I'm thrilled! http://bit.ly/8xBHNh

Digital media making us better writers, I think. UK study 4 U to think about: http://bit.ly/7ryrzg

Clive Thompson on the future of reading a: http://bit.ly/6jtq0e

We are at the beginning of the new literacy, according to Clive Thompson http://bit.ly/6jtq0e

Good blog about the importance of reading and the family table http://bit.ly/7Jpxl6

How Tetris changes your brain http://bit.ly/7DP0NB

You are a leader if, and only if, you are restless for change, impatient for progress, and deeply dissatisfied with the status quo - M. Buckingham

"War on Kids" on Colbert. http://bit.ly/4OH729 Please RT If true, we can do better in those places, we know we can.

RT: @TMCMemberFeed Michigan Messenger: Poll: Public unhappy with education cuts in budget: A new poll from Epic/MRA reveals that Michi... http://bit.ly/84YsUy

Why I focus on literacy or: Dramatic reading of a breakup letter http://bit.ly/8tIpDQ

25 Best Car Songs for Kids! Road trip that's the whip! http://bit.ly/6HLymC

When reading becomes work. So much good stuff out there. Why? http://bit.ly/8bxims

Even more research on Video gaming and reading: Helping kids that need it most: http://bit.ly/5BJks2

Hilarious! In defense of letting our kids play video games @itzabitaz http://bit.ly/7BFwQU

I could have written this myself, 'cept he is funnier. http://bit.ly/7BFwQU

Recess for children improves behavior. Let em play. http://bit.ly/8s2lvj

Average length of youtube video 2.7 mins. That and other info @ http://bit.ly/5Ga1zJ

Average length of youtube video 2.7 secs. That and other facts @ http://bit.ly/5Ga1zJ

RT: @improveliteracy Santa helping to promote child literacy on his 'official' website http://cli.gs/g05drN

At Griffin's (10 yr old) B-ball tourney. They are in the finals. Other views on sports participation for youth: http://bit.ly/5fFnh0

RT: @skatekidsOnline I LOVE THIS PLACE! HOW DID YOU MAKE IT ?I LOVE HOW YOU DID IT ! I HOPE I WiLL GET ON IT TOMORROW

Stuff for our kids to learn and do on this Thanksgiving Day Break http://ping.fm/KrJvM

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Stuff for our kids to learn and do on this Thanksgiving Day break.