60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of Alacan Publishing Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:43:36 -0800 Alacan Publishing http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of Alacan Publishing Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of Alacan Publishing Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/No_Child_Left_Behind/Improve_Memory/prweb487290.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/No_Child_Left_Behind/Improve_Memory/prweb487290.htm The No Child Left Behind Act adds another area of assessment to a student's school year. With so much to know, do students have the memory skills to achieve their potential? The answer is no according to Jim Sarris, teacher and author of "Memory Skills Made Easy". [PRWeb Dec 6, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/No_Child_Left_Behind/Improve_Memory/prweb487290.htm Thu, 7 Dec 2006 16:54:08 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.MemorySkillsMadeEasy.com), showed 8th graders a simple memory strategy for an upcoming test, their reaction was an immediate, "Wow! This is easy. How come we never learned this in school?" These 8th graders are not the only students wondering why memory skills are not part of the curriculum at their school. What they may not know is memory training has never been a part of a school's mission. "Students have to learn how to process information," says Pat Wyman, best selling author of Learning vs Testing. "Some do it well and excel on all types of tests. But many others struggle and just assume they have a bad memory. These kids never learn how much easier school could be when they are able to process and later recall information without frustration and confusion. Unfortunately, they won't be learning anytime soon. With the focus on covering the curriculum for No Child Left Behind assessments, teachers are forced to take a lot of their time and teach to the test. "Getting through the curriculum is a problem in all schools," says Susan Miller, a learning specialist at Horace Greeley High School. "Kids may pick up a memory strategy or two as they cover certain material, but they never develop the skills to apply these strategies to all subjects. And if they have a learning deficiency of some type, the strategies are twice as important." The most successful students are the ones that can recall information quickly and easily. This allows them to spend more time thinking about questions and formulating answers. According to Sarris, with just a few techniques, students feel more confident when they sit for tests. "Anyone knows that the more prepared you feel, the better you do. When students know they can remember key points without a struggle, it frees up their mind to perform at its best." Sarris has also found in his own classes how kids with learning disabilities use memory skills to incorporate their own creativity when learning new information. "They are much more engaged when they can interact with the material they are studying. It helps them stay focused," he said. "Memory skills are one of the keys to success in school," adds Sarris. "The most successful kids in the school have efficient ways to file and later retrieve what they need. Maybe some one showed them or maybe they developed their own system. The point is, if your child is underperforming, it may be because they haven't developed their own system and this program can help them do that." Sarris continues, "Improving your child's memory doesn't have to be left to the school. It can be done quickly and easily at home with the right resources. Parents will find that utilizing the techniques presented in the Memory Skills Made Easy program takes very little time and can make a world of difference for their children." Jim Sarris has been a high school teacher for 15 years and is the author of two books on memory, Comic Mnemonics for Spanish Verbs and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/No_Child_Left_Behind/Improve_Memory/prweb487290.htm]]> Jim Sarris No Child Left Behind Omits Critical Skill Says Author, Jim Sarris of "Memory Skills Made Easy" http://www.MemorySkillsMadeEasy.com), showed 8th graders a simple memory strategy for an upcoming test, their reaction was an immediate, "Wow! This is easy. How come we never learned this in school?" These 8th graders are not the only students wondering why memory skills are not part of the curriculum at their school. What they may not know is memory training has never been a part of a school's mission. "Students have to learn how to process information," says Pat Wyman, best selling author of Learning vs Testing. "Some do it well and excel on all types of tests. But many others struggle and just assume they have a bad memory. These kids never learn how much easier school could be when they are able to process and later recall information without frustration and confusion. Unfortunately, they won't be learning anytime soon. With the focus on covering the curriculum for No Child Left Behind assessments, teachers are forced to take a lot of their time and teach to the test. "Getting through the curriculum is a problem in all schools," says Susan Miller, a learning specialist at Horace Greeley High School. "Kids may pick up a memory strategy or two as they cover certain material, but they never develop the skills to apply these strategies to all subjects. And if they have a learning deficiency of some type, the strategies are twice as important." The most successful students are the ones that can recall information quickly and easily. This allows them to spend more time thinking about questions and formulating answers. According to Sarris, with just a few techniques, students feel more confident when they sit for tests. "Anyone knows that the more prepared you feel, the better you do. When students know they can remember key points without a struggle, it frees up their mind to perform at its best." Sarris has also found in his own classes how kids with learning disabilities use memory skills to incorporate their own creativity when learning new information. "They are much more engaged when they can interact with the material they are studying. It helps them stay focused," he said. "Memory skills are one of the keys to success in school," adds Sarris. "The most successful kids in the school have efficient ways to file and later retrieve what they need. Maybe some one showed them or maybe they developed their own system. The point is, if your child is underperforming, it may be because they haven't developed their own system and this program can help them do that." Sarris continues, "Improving your child's memory doesn't have to be left to the school. It can be done quickly and easily at home with the right resources. Parents will find that utilizing the techniques presented in the Memory Skills Made Easy program takes very little time and can make a world of difference for their children." Jim Sarris has been a high school teacher for 15 years and is the author of two books on memory, Comic Mnemonics for Spanish Verbs and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/No_Child_Left_Behind/Improve_Memory/prweb487290.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/parentingresources/family/prweb435401.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/parentingresources/family/prweb435401.htm Finding the right parent resource to work with your child has taken on a new urgency. It seems there's a chance your child's teachers are not qualified to be in the classroom. That's because on Saturday, the Education Department excused states from a provision that required all teachers to demonstrate their competence in the subject they teach. Looks like Memorizing Made Easy, a new parenting resource, has come along at the right time. [PRWeb Sep 13, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/parentingresources/family/prweb435401.htm Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:51:24 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Parental involvement in a child's education has always been important. Finding the right parenting resources to help is part of the process. Well, now parents may need to speed the process along. The reason? It's possible that one or more of your child's teachers isn't qualified to be in the classroom. This past Saturday, the Education Department decided to allow states to use unqualified teachers in core academic classes. It seems like the right time to be talking about more parental involvement in education and that's just what Jim Sarris had in mind with his new program called Memorizing Made Easy (http://memorizing-made-easy.com). Sarris, a high school Spanish teacher at Horace Greeley in Chappaqua, NY, has come out with a resource for parents that addresses one of the most important study skills children need: the ability to memorize quickly and easily. It's called Memorizing Made Easy and is designed to help parents work side by side with their child to help them master important memory techniques. "I got the idea of creating Memorizing Made Easy after receiving emails from parents who purchased my first book, Comic Mnemonics for Spanish Verbs. They were looking for more parenting resources and loved how effective and easy mnemonics were. They were dying to find something to teach their kids how to use them in all classes." Sarris came up with a guidebook/DVD format (also available as a download) that walks parents and kids step-by-step through a series of mnemonics. With detailed explanations and examples, as well as action guides for parents and kids, Memorizing Made Easy makes it real simple for parents to spend quality time with their children while helping them master a skill that will last a lifetime. "Unfortunately, schools don't have the time to teach memory training. Yet, it is one of the most important skills a child can master for success in school and beyond. And the sooner the better." Thanks to the comments from parents, Sarris has made the program applicable to young learners as well as older ones. There are examples ranging from how to correct basic spelling to AP Biology. "The key to any memory system is to learn how to use it so it can become a tool in a child's toolkit. Many kids use mnemonics from time to time but don't understand the difference between each technique and how to maximize its effectiveness." With the concern over teacher quality growing, parental involvement in education matters now more than ever. Easy to use parenting resources make the task more enjoyable. With Memorizing Made Easy, parents have a resource they can begin using today to give their child a skill that will affect their lives forever. Sarris offers a free newsletter that offers tips and tricks to help your child memorize more easily. For more information, visit www.memorizing-made-easy.com. Arrange an interview with Jim Sarris by calling his direct line at 1-800-344-0751 or visiting the media room located at the web site. # # #]]> Jim Sarris Why This Parenting Resource Matters Now More Than Ever Parental involvement in a child's education has always been important. Finding the right parenting resources to help is part of the process. Well, now parents may need to speed the process along. The reason? It's possible that one or more of your child's teachers isn't qualified to be in the classroom. This past Saturday, the Education Department decided to allow states to use unqualified teachers in core academic classes. It seems like the right time to be talking about more parental involvement in education and that's just what Jim Sarris had in mind with his new program called Memorizing Made Easy (http://memorizing-made-easy.com). Sarris, a high school Spanish teacher at Horace Greeley in Chappaqua, NY, has come out with a resource for parents that addresses one of the most important study skills children need: the ability to memorize quickly and easily. It's called Memorizing Made Easy and is designed to help parents work side by side with their child to help them master important memory techniques. "I got the idea of creating Memorizing Made Easy after receiving emails from parents who purchased my first book, Comic Mnemonics for Spanish Verbs. They were looking for more parenting resources and loved how effective and easy mnemonics were. They were dying to find something to teach their kids how to use them in all classes." Sarris came up with a guidebook/DVD format (also available as a download) that walks parents and kids step-by-step through a series of mnemonics. With detailed explanations and examples, as well as action guides for parents and kids, Memorizing Made Easy makes it real simple for parents to spend quality time with their children while helping them master a skill that will last a lifetime. "Unfortunately, schools don't have the time to teach memory training. Yet, it is one of the most important skills a child can master for success in school and beyond. And the sooner the better." Thanks to the comments from parents, Sarris has made the program applicable to young learners as well as older ones. There are examples ranging from how to correct basic spelling to AP Biology. "The key to any memory system is to learn how to use it so it can become a tool in a child's toolkit. Many kids use mnemonics from time to time but don't understand the difference between each technique and how to maximize its effectiveness." With the concern over teacher quality growing, parental involvement in education matters now more than ever. Easy to use parenting resources make the task more enjoyable. With Memorizing Made Easy, parents have a resource they can begin using today to give their child a skill that will affect their lives forever. Sarris offers a free newsletter that offers tips and tricks to help your child memorize more easily. For more information, visit www.memorizing-made-easy.com. Arrange an interview with Jim Sarris by calling his direct line at 1-800-344-0751 or visiting the media room located at the web site. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no