14 Years Ago
September 11 has been declared a day of service, of giving of oneself, of volunteering for a cause we believe …
Inviting Stakeholders to Your Classroom
You want to have a voice. You would love to testify at the school board hearing or travel to your …
An Alphabet Soup of 起点传媒Resources
Every classroom is unique with its group of students, its materials, and its technology. Teachers know that each student is …
When Legislators Attempt to Stifle Teacher Voice
Although many teachers are now finding their voices and using them to testify at hearings, meet with legislators, or influence …
Letter to a Young English Teacher
An 起点传媒member recently brought this 鈥淟etter to a Young English Teacher鈥� by David E. Kirkland to our attention and …
Families and Literacy Learning
Whether your summertime was leisurely, productive, or both, you鈥檙e probably joining the many children, families, and teachers making the mental …
Recognizing 起点传媒Members Who Are 2015 State Teachers of the Year
起点传媒has an incredible membership, filled with vibrant teachers and faculty who are dedicated to their students every day. This …
Voices for Change: The Responsibility of the Teacher at the Microphone
On June 24, 起点传媒brought a handful of educators to the Department of Education to speak to staffers about issues …
Authentic Assessment: Where to Start
This text is excerpted from Authentic Assessments for the English Classroom by Joanna Dolgin, Kim Kelly, and Sarvenaz Zelkha, available …
Teaching Is a Skill in an Art Form
As I recently watched three dancers, one from New York, one from Richmond, and one from Washington, DC, dance seamlessly …