Using a Global Lens to Teach the Poetry of War
…understand the power of imagery, I use a lesson I adapted from the one Thylias Moss used in her Advanced Poetry Workshop at the University of Michigan. I bring in…
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‘Speed Booking’ Lets Students Share Book Recommendations
…settings and is deeply passionate about educational equity. She holds advanced degrees in teaching and leadership. It is the policy of NCTE in all publications, including the Literacy &…
Possibilities and Power in Young Adult Literature: Finding Agency in Scholarship
…As teachers and scholars, we wondered what else in our field had been written over the years that not only validated the texts we taught but advanced methods of teaching….
The Power of Assessing Our Positionality
…Encouraging educators to pause and reflect is an important aspect of planning lessons and pedagogy. Thinking deeply about our own areas for growth will ultimately improve the students’ experiences. Collaboration…
Build Your Stack®: Transcending Othering: Arab Voices in Poetry
…a writer’s pain, struggle, and aspirations This is done through passionate metaphors, visceral imagery, forceful breaks in stanza form, and mesmerizing syntax—all with the intention to wake us up and…
Lines on the Court, Lines in the Poem: Poetry Analysis and March Madness
…way that feels opinion-based and, thus, casual. These informal conversations give students confidence to dig further into what aspects of the poem cause their preferential responses. I first saw the…
The War on Nicknames: How Florida’s New Legislation Further Limits Youth’s Expression amidst Rising Gun Violence Rates
…to restrictive legislation that makes us feel unsafe, unloved, and unprotected. Hi! My name’s Aliyah! I’m a 17-year-old aspiring creative writer. As an immigrant from Singapore, I’ve learned to…
From the Psalms of My Heartstrings: Honoring the Impact, Poetry, and Future of bell hooks in Academia
…assuring that we lay flowers at their feet while they are still here. Our world is currently burning as our children gasp for air. What we need now, more than…
Cosmopolitanism and Teaching Texts through the Lens of Human Rights: A Framework for Inspiring Global Citizenship
…the youngest of students can grasp the concept of global citizenship. By examining our shared human experiences, rights, and responsibilities, we reinforce what it means to be a citizen of…
Build Your Stack®: Diversity Is Intersectional Teaching
…high school in Brooklyn, New York. He was a student of Ms. Liu’s English language arts class for the academic year of 2022-2023. His current aspirations are to earn a…
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