As the excitement of flying graduation caps fades into the quiet anticipation of college, a stark reality is awaiting many of our nation’s…
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It’s an exceptionally odd time to be an educator. On one hand, teachers are trusted with enormous responsibility. We have to provide individualized…
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Poetry has come a long way since Horatian odes and Shakespearean sonnets. While these types of poems can be a hard sell in…
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Buying your first car can be a daunting financial milestone. As our students begin to daydream about cars they’d like to buy and…
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We all eat. But food serves as more than just sustenance. Food is a gateway to understanding culture, history, and identity. In today’s…
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Dear We Are Teachers, I’m a new 8th grade teacher struggling with classroom management. I know group punishments are ineffective, but what am…
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If you’ve felt the weight of the school year on your shoulders lately, we have something that will lighten your load. Actually, Adele,…
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Despite being published over 50 years ago, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar still resonates with kids today. It is so beloved that…
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Teaching each short vowel sound is a key part of any phonics scope and sequence for kids. Having lots of examples of short…
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Walter Whitman Jr., better known as Walt Whitman, is considered one of the most influential American poets in history. He was also an…