Thursday, January 3, 2008

NY TIMES EDITORIAL: COMICS IN THE CLASSROOM

The use of comic books in the classroom is on the rise. More and more teachers are finding that comics can help reluctant readers learn to enjoy reading, something that schools many times do not pursue. Oh sure, schools push reading, but somehow the idea of reading for enjoy somehow escapes teachers, focused more on reading comprehension scores on standardized tests rather than teaching reading for reading’s sake.

We can, of course, change all of that. But change does not come from politicians or school administrators. If real change is to occur, it must come from the teachers and make its way up the ladder.

Click here to read the NY Times Editorial.

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