The Importance of Reading: Why It’s Worth the Battle
You walk into a cozy classroom with soft light, fluffy cushions scattered around a robust classroom library, brightly colored posters…
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20 Young Adult Movies Based on Books
True or false? The book is always better than the movie. You probably have big opinions about this question. Your…
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The Challenges of Teaching: Why Teachers Are Especially Vulnerable to Burnout
“Her good nature wore out / like a fan belt.” Marge Piercy’s 1971 poem “Barbie Doll” isn’t about the challenges…
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8 Young Adult Summer Books to Help Your Students Escape
The best summer reads scream summer. Vacations, ice cream, hot lazy days, no homework, the beach, camp . . ….
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Episode 40: Is English Class Still Relevant? ELA Skills Students Need
Secondary English classes have, by and large, looked pretty much the same for decades. Sure, there are small changes here…
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Teaching with Short Stories: Your Helpful All-in-One Guide
Hunting men for sport. Kissing (steamily) a handsome pilot who doesn’t write when he says he will. Smoking marijuana with…
