Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program for Kids (Summer 2018): https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/barnes-and-noble-summer-reading-program-for-kids-1356824
This summer reading program is for kids from first to sixth grade. There is a reading log template to print out at this site. The child completes the reading log and then takes it to a Barnes and Noble store.  For every eight books on the reading log, the child can choose a free book from the Free Books list .  

How to Raise a Motivated Reader: https://blog.highlights.com/aha/how-raise-motivated-reader
This blog from Highlights magazine explains the reasons why offering rewards for reading a certain number of pages or a certain length of time are not effective in creating motivated readers.  It also provides some ideas for parents to help children enjoy reading. 

Our Students' Questions Should Be a Top Priority: https://www.middleweb.com/37732/our-students-questions-should-be-a-top-priority/
I like this article for two reasons.  First it included references for possible reasons why students stop asking as many questions when they enter school.  Second, it provides ideas for keeping students asking questions in the classroom. ​

Study  explores link between curiosity and school achievement: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180430075616.htm
​"Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to foster early academic achievement, particularly for children I poverty, a new analysis finds." 

Two studies point to the power of student-teacher relationships to boost learning: http://hechingerreport.org/two-studies-point-to-the-power-of-teacher-student-relationships-to-boost-learning/
This article compares two studies, one on "platooning", teachers specializing in a subject area, and "looping", students staying with the same teacher for two school years.  The conclusion of the comparison is that students learn better when the teacher knows them and that looping is therefore more beneficial.  

How to Engage in the Comments: A Journalist's Guide: https://blog.coralproject.net/journalists-comments/ 
Thanks to Stephen Downes for sharing this article.  I agree with Stephen that this article provides helpful advice for educators when answering, or not answering, comments online.  Most of the ideas in the article apply to teachers and other educators as well as journalists. 

fiction Writing: Improve Your Story Skills by Cross-Genre Study: https://livesensical.com/fiction-writing-improve-story-skills-cross-genre-study/
I liked this article for several reasons.  One is that it is two charts so therefore can be quickly read and understood.  Also, I like to do read alouds and literacy circles in my classroom and the charts help me choose books that emphasize the objectives of my lessons.  Lastly, it helpful to have general genre's listed for easy access.  

A Little Prep Goes a Long Way: https://www.edutopia.org/article/little-prep-goes-long-way
"A bit of logistical work in the classroom can help new teachers wrap up for summer--and ease the back to school crunch as well." 
I particularly like this article because, through experience, I have found that I have a much more relaxed summer if I plan as much as possible at the end of one year for the beginning of the next year.  While school districts make sometimes make unexpected changes, I still benefit from the work I have done at the end of the year. 
In addition, I involve students who wish to help.  I have discovered that students not only enjoy helping  me with sorting, labeling, etc., they also benefit by being part of these preparations.  It helps them at least think about what they can do to make the beginning of their next school year successful.  

Conference - Personalized Learning: Technology - Enhanced Instruction and Practices to Meet the Needs of All NYS Students: http://www.nysed.gov/edtech/conference-personalizing-learning-technology-enhanced-instruction-and-practices-meet-needs
​This conference, held in Albany, New York, is free for New York State educators.