In The Media - Print and Internet

  • Monday, June 1, 2009
    Diary of a Mother - Shut-Down Learners Revealed

    Christine Holhbaum reviewed The Shut-Down Learner on her "Diary of a Mother" blog. Click here to read the complete review.

  • Friday, April 24, 2009
    Staten Island Advance - Letters to the Editor: "Educator offers hope, guidance for shut-down' learners"

    Lloyd Stone of Manalapan, New Jersey writes to the Staten Island Advance to discuss a recent article on The Shut-Down Learner. Click here to read the complete letter.

  • Tuesday, April 21, 2009
    Reading2008.com - My Child has a Reading Disability. He Feels Defeated. He Hates School. What Do I Do?

    Howard Margolis, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Reading and Special Education at the City University of New York, discusses The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child on his "Learning Disabilities / Reading Disabilities Blog" at Reading2008.com. Click here to read the complete post.

  • Thursday, April 16, 2009
    North Shore Weekly - Educator Calls for New Approach to Nontraditional Learners

    North Shore Weekly in Staten Island, New York talked to Dr. Richard Selznick about students he labels "Lego Kids." They're youngsters who are great with their hands and spatial relationships, but utterly lost when it comes to reading, writing and spelling. Click here to read the complete article on their website.

  • Tuesday, April 7, 2009
    Philly.com - Cooper Learning Center director Lifts Up the ‘Shut-Down’ Learner

    Amanda Rittenhouse discusses the book and a workshop hosted by Dr. Selznick to help struggling students in Monroe Township Public School District on Philly.com's MyCommunity. Click here to read the complete article.

  • Wednesday, April 1, 2009
    SJ Magazine - The Shut-Down Learner

    Richard Selznick discusses Scott, a patient who, Since first grade, has struggled with school. Now, as a tenth-grader, school has been a series of struggles. Now, as a tenth-grader, Scott loves math and science and thrives with hands-on activities like building a catapult for a class assignment. Click here to read the complete article form SJ Magazine.

  • Friday, March 6, 2009
    BerksParents.com - New Book Aims to Help "Shut-Down" Learners

    What do you do when your child is becoming increasingly discouraged about school? What do you do when your child has a difficulty learning the basics skills – reading and writing at school? BerksParents.com discussed these issues and more with Dr. Selznick on their blog. Click here to read the complete article.

  • Wednesday, March 4, 2009
    PTA Parent Newsletter - Help for Parents with Kids Struggling in School

    The PTA Parent newsletter featured The Shut-Down Learner in the monthly newsletter for parents. Click here to read the complete article on their website.

  • Sunday, March 1, 2009
    Education.com - When Learners Shut Down: How to Help Your Academically Discouraged Child

    Education.com provides parents of school-aged children with free access to information and resources to give them the answers they need — plus activities and articles that make learning together more fun for everyone. Click here to read their interview with Dr. Selznick.