Storytelling through Music: An Israeli Folk Group Visits the Classroom
This post is written by member Molly Sutton Kiefer. I grew up in community theaters—running up and down the aisles, …
Crafting and Conducting a Successful Socratic Seminar
This post was written by member Megan Grandmont. “I never thought about it that way before.” “I agree with what …
Why “Workshop” the Canon?
This post is written by member Mary Styslinger. Do you sometimes feel torn between teaching literature and literacy? On the …
All-American Boys, All-American Teachers: Teaching What Matters Most in 2017
This post is written by member Kaylin Upah. “Should she be teaching these students to write poetry when they need …
Refusing Classroom Silence on Issues of Racism
This post is by member Holly Spinelli. As educators, we strive to ​maintain a classroom environment where all students’ cultures …
Adolescence in the English Language Arts
This post was written by members Sophia Tatiana Sarigianides, Robert Petrone and Mark A. Lewis. As the  popularity of young …
Rethinking Woke
This blog post is written by member Jazmen Moore. It is the second of two parts. You can see the …
Serving on a School Board Matters. Engaging the Community in This Work Matters More.
This post is written by member Susan Ellenberg. “Mrs. Ellenberg, you have to run!” exclaimed my middle school students. I …
Seniors’ Memories Inspire Students
This post is written by member Elizabeth Arnstein. As a teacher of American literature, I read a lot of student …
Raising Voices: Creating a Storytelling Club
This post is written by member Kevin D. Cordi. The school day ends. Essays on The Canterbury Tales are finished. …