Percy Jackson in the Classroom: A New Approach to the Novel Study
After teaching ELA for over a decade, I'd come to loathe the novel study. But my opinion changed when I found the Percy Jackson series.
Language Arts
Remembering the Best Teacher
My first-grade teacher was Miss Glennah Powers. She made me feel very special because she would tell me that I was a good, smart student and would go far.
The Key to Decoding Reading Proficiency in K–12 Students
This new study highlights the importance of foundational decoding proficiency and its impact on reading comprehension beyond elementary school.
Unleashing Potential: The Many Benefits of Play-Based Learning
The benefits of play-based learning are huge, and we shouldn’t be depriving our children of it just because they are getting older.
Librarians vs. Book Bans: In Defense of Literature
Even in the current political climate, there is much librarians to can do to keep books available—and to keep up their own professional morale.
That’s a Rap: Using Hip-Hop as a Tool for Learning
I, among other things, define myself as a rapper, and it’s a fact of which my students are all too aware.
What Should a Teacher Look Like?
Ever since I was four years old, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. However, I never saw any teachers who shared aspects of my identities.
Fostering Inclusivity and Empathy: The Crucial Role of Book Clubs
Amidst rising book bans, how can educators ensure their students have access to a rich tapestry of stories? Book clubs emerge as a beacon of hope.
Taking Centre Stage: The Many Roles of Contemporary ELA Teachers
To succeed in the ELA classrooms of today, teachers must possess the ability to go way beyond subject area knowledge.
Poetry
Poetry offers students a chance to play with words and experiment with writing structures, and can be an innovative way to bring joy to reading.