One of the best things about daily journal writing is that it can take so many forms.
Teachers can use journal writing to meet specific goals, or the purpose can be wide open.
Education World talked with teachers who use daily journal writing in their classrooms. They organized a Literature Day. Author and educator Judi Harris has strong opinions about what it takes to create a valuable on-line project. First-year teachers, here is their best advice for getting through it. 1999 Teacher of the Year Andy Baumgartner knows how to relate to young children.