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Two Ways of Teaching History

Mar 31, 2021

History teachers face a perennial challenge: how to cover an increasing amount of content in a finite amount of time. Every year, there’s a little bit more history to add, but there are never more school days to cover it.

SRM’s Associate Editorial Director of Humanities, Ilene Goldman, compares two methods of teaching history.

The Wonderful World of Commas, Part I

Feb 26, 2021

Because a comma can change the meaning of a sentence, understanding a writer’s intent and applying commas judiciously can be the most challenging part of a copyeditor’s work. Regardless of what rules a specific style guide follows or which side of the Oxford comma debate you’re on, one thing is true: SRM copyeditors have your back.

Reflections on 2020 as a Disruptive Year and Questions for the Future

Jan 28, 2021

Six Red Marbles’ President & CEO, David Goodman, reflects on the disruption caused by COVID-19 and poses questions about the future of education.

Cooking Up a Leveled-Text Program

Dec 18, 2020

What can benchmark a student’s reading level, focus all eyes during a guided reading session, and provide opportunities for instructional practice in everything from phonics to reading comprehension strategies?