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7 Methods to Finish the Year Strong
If you have been teaching remote or hybrid you know that students don’t turn in as much work as they usually do. You’re not alone ...
Apr 14, 20214 min read
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One Year Later: Reflection
Sometimes I like to complete the essay that I assign my students. In this case, I assigned a reflection on the last year. I also wanted...
Apr 8, 20214 min read
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5 Project Ideas for the Spring
The end of the year will be here soon and like any teacher right now, especially senior teachers, I’m worried about ...
Mar 23, 20213 min read
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Politics in the Classroom: 5 Goals
Even now, an open and honest conversation about politics can quickly turn ugly. Sometimes the conversation doesn’t happen at all because ...
Dec 15, 20203 min read
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Rethinking Research
I attended the virtual NCTE conference this past Friday and it got me thinking about the research paper, or really, rethinking it. Part...
Dec 7, 20202 min read
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Love + Stories Project
I’ve been thinking of all the people who now look for connections from behind a screen. Can we still experience love this way?
Aug 19, 20203 min read
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The Class of 2020: A Time for Creativity
I’ve always known the resilience of children, but this year, as I watch, or imagine, my students graduate and go off into the world, I’ve n
Jun 13, 20204 min read
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Library Vs. Web Browsing: 30 Sources for Projects
We become open-minded when ideas find us, not when we find them.
May 14, 20202 min read
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Sometimes, Less is More
If there’s one thing virtual teaching has taught me, it’s that less is more.
May 6, 20202 min read
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What Does Project-Based Learning Mean for High School English?
During the last few weeks of school, I really sit back and listen.
Apr 15, 20203 min read
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Bringing Together Music and Literature in the Virtual Classroom
This morning, as I listened to a song from Mikaela Davis, I thought, why not ask students to share their favorite song?
Apr 11, 20203 min read
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