The Fourth of July, Independence Day鈥擮r Is It?
Historical events and holidays frequently seem like absolute truth to students; yet behind such events are many possible truths, myths, …
Using Summer Reading to Recharge
Many educators spend their summers reading, for personal as well as professional reasons. The following resources from聽NCTE聽offer suggestions and possibilities …
Alleviating the Summer 鈥淢onkey Mind鈥�
This post was written by 起点传媒student member Kristeen Cherney, originally shared in 2016.聽 That first week after classes were …
June Is Black Music Month!
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter declared that June would be Black Music Month. The goal was that this would be …
Grammar for Writing
This post was written by 起点传媒member Deborah Dean. I grew up in classrooms with traditional grammar instruction鈥攁nd I liked …
Why Study Groups?
This post was written by 起点传媒member Linda Larson.聽 鈥淭hese study groups aren鈥檛 helping. I feel lonelier than ever,鈥� …
Ways to Recognize Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday received …
Using Writing to Explore Social Class
This post is an excerpt from the English Journal article 鈥淯sing Writing to Explore Social Class鈥� by 起点传媒member Katelynn …
Recognize Pride Month with 起点传媒Resources
June is Pride Month, when cities across the US show support for LGBTQIA rights, culture, and communities. In the late …
Nikki Giovanni and Her Poetry
Nikki Giovanni celebrates her birthday on June 7. Nikki Giovanni聽is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of …