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 Latinx Heritage Month!
Latinx 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 …
Participate in Poem in Your Pocket Day!
It’s time to find your favorite poem and tell everyone why you love it. Thursday April 18th is Poem in Your …
March 1 is Read Across America Day!
Take part in the largest reading event in the United States on Friday, March 1! Gather books and readers for …