Learning in the World of Free, Part 1

Kimberly Worthy, 2009 DC Teacher of the Year and Chair for Curriculum Development at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science; Larry Lezotte, Ph.D., Consultant for Effective Schools Products, Ltd.; and Margery Mayer, President, Scholastic Education for Scholastic Inc., spoke about Learning in the World of Free at the 2009 AEP Summit. The panel presentation, moderated by author and consultant Suzanne Barchers, Ed.D., discussed the needs of today’s teachers and the valuable role that authoritative, vetted content plays in providing all students with access to a high-quality education.

In part 1 of a report on this session, Kimberly Worthy explains what materials educators need in the classroom.

1. Leveled reading materials–Students are entering her classes at various reading levels. She needs the same content for each student but at a level they can understand.