literacy
Maurice Sendak’s Terrible Roars
To me, Maurice Sendak exemplified that talented artist who chose to transform his difficulties into fun and wonder. ALL of us have varying degrees of misfortune in our lives that could negatively alter who we become. The question is, What do we do with the dark &...Super Why’s Effect on Reading
Reading “Children who watched SUPER WHY! on PBS Kids scored 46% higher on standardized tests than those who did not watch the show.” “SUPER WHY! has been successful in supporting learning in a highly engaging environment.” Children’s...Teachers College Academic Fest 2013
I’ll be speaking at “Shaping the Children’s Media Landscape: In the ‘Thinking Chair’ “with Educator, Researcher & Friend, Alice Wilder at Teacher College’s Academic Festival 2013 Teacher’s College- Columbia University’s...
Research behind Daniel Tiger & Super Why
This week, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at an integral phase of development for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood & Super Why!. I sat down with our Research Director, Rachel Kalban, so she can tell you a bit about the research process & her experiences...Radical Kindness
It is always possible. Through practicing radical kindness–toward ourselves, with loved ones, and to the world at large–we can transform ourselves, our neighborhood, and our world for the better.
