TED Talks for Back to School (And the Rest of the School Year)
Oh, no! It’s back-to-school season—time for secondary teachers to greet new students, establish routines, run team builders, and transform classrooms into welcoming spaces. With pressure
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Secondary Back-to-School Strategies for a Successful Year
No matter whether you’re a brand-new educator or a 30-year veteran, every teacher hopes to begin the school year on the right track. In teacher
Make More Awesome Connections to American Literature with These TED Talks
Students need teachers to make learning relevant and engaging, and one excellent tool for this is the use of TED Talks. I’ve been teaching American
Make Distance Learning Engaging with Virtual Trashketball Games
Did you know that high school students adore trashketball? Even though the game is played more often in middle school, it’s one of the best
Strategies for Teaching Online and Hybrid Classes in Secondary ELA
Adapting your teaching for online or hybrid learning doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Many tried-and-true instructional strategies from traditional classrooms—especially block schedules—can be successfully transitioned
Block Scheduling Tips for Secondary ELA: A Survival Guide
When I first started teaching, I worked at a school with a traditional 7-period day and 46-minute class periods. I was completely accustomed to that
How to Engage Reluctant Writers with Authentic Writing for Human Connection
Every October, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) sponsors the National Day on Writing, encouraging educators and students nationwide to share their answers
Supporting Secondary Student Mental Health: SEL Strategies That Work for Middle and High School
As secondary educators, our work reaches far beyond academic standards. We know that emotion directly impacts cognition—a student who is overwhelmed by stress, personal dilemmas,
Easy to Implement Ideas for Teaching Remotely
Do you know the key to successful remote teaching? After doing it online for four weeks, I can’t say that I’m an expert, but I