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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Effortless Classroom Management: Tips & Tricks for Teachers
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How to Make Teaching Grammar Meaningful and Engaging
Do you dread teaching grammar? Do your students struggle to understand it? If so, let me help you make it engaging and meaningful for your
Bring Joy into Your ELA Classroom
Assessment, rigor, data analysis, text complexity: These are the buzzwords in education today. All of this emphasis on accountability can unfortunately make learning dreary and
Engaging Teen Readers with Challenged Books: Activities & Argument Writing for ELA
It’s true that teenagers are notoriously rebellious and can be difficult to engage at times. However, strategic high school English teachers can tap into their
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
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
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,
Make Writing Magical With Poetry
Sometimes students are afraid to write. They may have had negative experiences with writing in previous classes. Maybe they’ve only been required to write for