Creating change in our education system and our greater society is a longterm game and we need teachers fired up, ready to go, and whole. (continue reading)
Provide time to find poems, time to read them, time to hear them, and time to reflect on the poem through talking, writing, and drawing. (continue reading)
The goal is to teach students one thing in a very short amount of time. Why? A blog from the authors of A Teacher's Guide to Writing Workshop Minilessons, Lisa Eickholdt and Patricia Vitale-Reilly. (continue reading)
What constitutes reading growth needs to include aspects of reading such as engagement, motivation and self-efficacy. Because it all counts. (continue reading)
As you make plans for future instruction, build in time for independent reading first. Learn why from the authors of Trusting Readers. (continue reading)
Once we understand the ways in which a school’s culture impacts our students, we can make shifts to make the school environment more trusting, collaborative, and welcoming. (continue reading)
There are also a few things we can do as teachers of writing to reignite our own energy and joy. So here are a few tips to keep in mind as you journey on your way. (continue reading)
One way to meet our students where they are is to take a close look at the resources we’re using in the classroom. Are they the best fit for the students we are teaching today? (continue reading)
