…leading a 26-day sit-in at a government building in San Francisco—only one of her brilliant activist moves that forced the signing of regulations needed to enforce Section 504 of the…
…or hard moment you open the door to new connections and help to build a real picture of what it means to be a literacy teacher today. Stories shared in…
…about their learning along the way. Here’s an overview of the two-to-three week process: As a culture builder, a lesson in active listening, and a brainstorming activity, we began with…
…array with the same element of style, drawn from multiple genres. That’s the beauty of this approach: endlessly adaptable in lesson length, reading level, and purpose, it builds better readers…
…use a wide range of assessment tools to evaluate what’s going on inside and outside their buildings in order to make informed policy decisions. The bigger our assessment toolkit, and…
…– as long as it’s appropriate, of course – and dive into that material. Remind them that their interests matter. If they are eager for information on building a car,…
…professionally and academically; building relationships with others, including friends, family, and like-minded individuals; and engaging in aesthetic experiences. Writing in my classroom is now even more reflective of the writing…
…offer a means of sharing dreams. Words also transmit hatred and incite violence. Words can spread love and foment malevolence. Words can bridge differences and build walls. English teachers work…
…benefits comics bring to students, starting with encouraging them to read more through high-interest stories, to build empathy alongside reading comprehension and critical thinking,” NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick said….
…think about him when I reflect on the importance of the read-aloud. Reading aloud provides people of all ages the opportunity to claim the power of their voices, build a…
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