As part of the "weekday reflection" on her blog, Terri Mauro highlighted The Shut-Down Learner as her book of the week.Click here to find out more on About.com.
In The Media
Dr. Selznick regularly appears on television, radio and in various publications to provide commentary and analysis of child learning and parenting issues. If you are a member of the media seeking review copies, high resolution photos, graphics or interview requests, contact (856) 673-4903.
Recent Media Appearances Include:
-
Wednesday, June 3, 2009About.com - Terri's Special Children Blog
-
Monday, June 1, 2009About.com - Developing Vocabulary at Home
About.com's Terri Mauro featured a portion on The Shut-Down Learner in the "Special Needs Children" section of their website. Click here to find out more.
-
Monday, June 1, 2009Diary 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, May 1, 2009WMKV-FM - Grandparenting Today
Sue Zimmermann is your host each Thursday at 1:00 p.m. EST/DST for Grandparenting Today, a one-hour show devoted exclusively to the topic of grandparents and grandparenting issues. Dr. Selznick was recently appeared on her show to discuss The Shut-Down Learner and the role grandparents can play in the development of children. Click here to find out more about the radio show.
-
Wednesday, April 29, 2009WPVI - Talking to Your Kids About Swine Flu
Dr. Selznick was interviewed by WPVI/Philadelphia to provide advice to parents about talking to the children about swine flu. Click here to view the complete transcript and watch video on wpvi.com.
-
Friday, April 24, 2009Staten 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, 2009Reading2008.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, 2009North 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.
-
Friday, April 10, 2009WFMZ - Having Trouble in School? Maybe You're a "Shut-Down Learner"
WFMZ/Allentown spoke with Dr. Richard Selznick to explain what "shut-down learners" are, and how parents and teachers can help them make progress in school. Click here to watch the complete segment on their website.
-
Tuesday, April 7, 2009Philly.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.