Reimagining the “After-the-Test” Slump
Whether it’s a few days or several weeks, many teachers dread the remaining calendar pages after standardized testing is over. There is often a
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Build Your Trashketball Arena in 15 Minutes
From Trash Can to Tournament So, you’ve downloaded your Trashketball Madness Brackets, you’ve got your review game ready to project, and your students are buzzing
Pique Student Interest with Banned Books
It’s true that many teens are notoriously rebellious and can be difficult to teach at times. However, a strategic teacher can tap into their desire
TED Talks for Back to School (And the Rest of the School Year)
Oh, no! It’s back to school, and time for teachers to greet their new students, create routines, complete team builders, and make their classrooms welcoming.
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
Tips for Teaching on Block Schedule During Distance Learning
Although I’ve taught on a block schedule for 17 years and have many strategies in my teacher toolbox, the pandemic has made me rethink how
Teaching on Block: Make It Amazing With These Easy Tips
When I started teaching, I worked at a school with a 7-period day and 46-minute class periods. I was accustomed to this schedule but then
Why Students Aren’t Writing (And What Teachers Can Do About It)
Every year the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) sponsors a National Day on Writing. NCTE celebrates writing with a social media campaign which asks people