Learning about Aldous Huxley, Author of Brave New World
Aldous Huxley was born on this day in 1894 in Godalming, Surrey, England. Huxley was an English writer and philosopher. …
Lights! Camera! Action! Using Film as a Tool in the Classroom
The first Academy Awards ceremony was held during this week in 1929. To celebrate this milestone, here are some resources for …
Celebrating the 1845 Publication of “The Raven”
On January 29, 1845, American author Edgar Allan Poe’s famously eerie poem “The Raven” was published in the New York Evening …
Looking Back at the “1984” Macintosh Super Bowl Commercial
The “1984” commercial launched Apple’s Macintosh personal computer in the United States in January, 1984. The 45-second ad, which aired …
A Dozen Resources to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In anticipation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, engage with these classroom resources focused on Dr. King and texts he wrote. The …
Writing and Talk
This post first appeared 12/10/17. With 9 days left to the National Day on Writing, we’re sharing a series …
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month runs every year from September 15 through October 15. Get started on your own celebration by checking …
It’s All a Mystery to Me!
“Nothing clears up a case so much as stating it to another person.” —Sherlock Holmes in Silver Blaze by Sir Arthur Conan …
Plan Now for Summer Reading
May is Get Caught Reading Month, and it’s time to start making your plans to encourage students to keep reading …
Shakespeare’s Birthday
On April 23, 1564, William Shakespeare was born on this day. Shakespeare became a successful playwright, performing for the royal …