TSU Black Arts and Literature Faculty’s 35th Annual African-American Read-In
Tennessee State University’s Black Arts and Literature Faculty of the Languages, Literature, and Philosophy Department will host the 35th Annual
Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath was first published on March 14,1939. The story of the Joad family—migrants who left …
Trick or Treat! Celebrating Halloween
October 31, many Americans celebrate Halloween by dressing in costumes and telling spooky tales. Children go from house to house—to …
“What Has Changed in Education over Time?”
One of my former college students was recently working on a research paper on the topic, “What has changed in …
A Walk on the Moon
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” With those words 50 years ago, Neil Armstrong was …
Anne Frank’s Diary
On June 12, 1942, Anne Frank received a small red and white diary as a present for her 13th birthday. …
The 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is celebrated in schools around the country, usually near the month of February. The 100th …
Research of a Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case: Loving vs. Virginia
The following guest post is by author Patricia Hruby Powell. Powell will be one of our featured speakers at the Middle …
Teaching, Feminism, and School Rule
The following post is the second in a series by Jonna Perrillo, NCTE’s Historian. “Women are destined to rule the schools …
Poetry Across the Content Areas
Poetry reading, writing and enjoyment don’t just have to be limited to the English Language Arts classroom. These resources from …