Required Reading: A Helping Hand

Any solo teacher can tell you that it’s a lonely job. Having some help, well, helps, and “Educating America 101-- 101 Strategies for Adult Assistants in K-8 Classrooms,” by Padd Eger is a good place to start. The 170-page book makes a good case for parents, specialists and the community to participate in educating our children. It provides good advice for teachers and those contemplating lending a helping hand. The paperback book goes for $15.