[LM_NET] AR & middle schools

["Sullivan, Eleanor Kaye" <ES1022@ECU.EDU>]

I am a first-year middle school media coordinator, so to say that I still have much 
to learn is a HUGE understatement. I was, however, hoping to receive some input on 
the issue of implementing Accelerated Reader in a middle school. 
 
I know AR has had much success in elementary school settings, but I'm not certain 
as to its effectiveness in middle schools. I am a former middle school language 
arts teacher, and I can still see the faces of former students sighing with relief 
when they learned that our middle school did not use AR. Now I am in a school where 
some of the teachers are big proponents of the program and are pushing for its 
implementation. How many of you are in middle schools that implement AR? Do you 
feel it's successful at this level? I'd also love to hear any unique approaches 
used in 6-8 schools that generates a renewed interest in students. Or if you 
believe AR is NOT effective at this level, that could be helpful to know as well.
 
Thank you!!!!!
 
Kaye Pearce
Media Coordinator
Selma Middle School
1533 Hwy 301 N.
Selma, NC 27576
kayepearce@johnston.k12.nc.us 

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