There’s always a flurry of activity when the holiday season comes around, meaning students can become more distracted then ever. But that’s all…
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40 years on Joe Human looks back to 1985 reflecting on the experience of working during the famine in Ethiopia. His reflections are…
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It can be tempting to steer away from controversial topics in the classroom. But teaching students to discuss hot topics calmly and rationally…
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Dear We Are Teachers, Well, I can’t believe I’m asking this, but I am. When I noticed a student’s handwriting and writing ability…
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We don’t often think of brain breaks for the secondary classroom. But the truth is, they need them just as much as elementary…
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English teachers are often limited to the same rotation of tasks. Grading papers. Demonstrating punctuation usage. Reading aloud. It’s very rare to have…
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December is an exciting month for many folks, with lots of holidays to celebrate! It’s also the time when wintry weather sets in,…
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When students write for teachers, it can feel like an assignment. When they write for a real purpose, they are empowered! Student writing…
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Echoing through the ages to this present moment, the voices of Native American people and Native American quotes resonate with timeless knowledge and…
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The more we read, the better writers we become. Teaching students to write strong persuasive essays should always start with reading some top-notch…