Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing
The NCTE Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing were so well-received that NCTE published a series of books around them! …
Creating Community through Writing
As students return to the classroom, they need to feel that they own the space and the learning that …
Time to Pack Your Bag!
Here in the Midwest, many teachers and students are already heading back to school. That means it’s time for …
Get Ready for Those Summer Blockbusters!
When school is out for summer, many summer blockbuster movies are released. The last few years, there have been a …
July 12 is National Summer Learning Day!
Led by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), National Summer Learning Day is an advocacy day aimed at elevating the …
Summer Fun!
To me, summer means picnics and barbecues, reading, watching summer blockbusters, listening to tunes at the lake or pool, spending …
Celebrate Teachers – This Week and Year Round!
This week brings is Teacher Appreciation Week! Since 1984, the National PTA has designated time each May for communities nationwide …
Music in Our Schools Month is in March
March is Music in Our Schools Month, the time of year when educators display the benefits school music brings to …
March is National Women’s History Month
The month of March every year is designated as National Women’s History Month. Whether you want to celebrate Women’s History …
Julius Caesar and the Ides of March
In Julius Caesar, a soothsayer warns Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March.” Caesar ignores the warning and is, in fact, …