Secondary
English teachers love to tell reluctant readers they just haven’t found the right book yet. Kelsey Koeneman has an engaging way to expose her high school students to a wide variety of texts.
While most admit there is always room for improvement, actually making the needed changes isn’t always met with positivity. Tim Daugherty shares some thoughts on how to shift the thinking from obstacles to opportunities.
“Book study” and “CTE class” might not be a combination typically put together. Ashley Johnson shares strategies which have left her students begging for more book studies.
Reading aloud to students is typically enjoyable for all involved. However, there’s a way to sneak in a little more learning as Stephanie Woods shares.
Carrie Wisehart realized her juniors would be as bored as she was with the next research project. How did she breathe life into it? Relevance!
What happens when an ELA teacher goes to a conference based on a book written for math teachers? Adam reflects on the early steps in this journey in part one of this multi-part series.
Educator Ashley Johnson spent a portion of her summer in Italy. She brough home more than simple souvenirs – she retuned home with mental shifts which will impact her classroom. They might change yours too!
What does it mean to be “confident,” and what does that look like in a learning environment? Bridgett takes a moment to explore this with a young learner.
Often fiction and non-fiction are presented as if they can not co-exist in a reader’s life. Colette shares a number of middle grade fiction/non-fiction duos that pair very nicely together.
Eric Nentrup introduces readers to Foster Success, an organization looking to fill a gap for young people in the foster care system.
The Future-Focused Learning Series kicks off across Indiana next month! Destiny Starks explains the variety of options available to educators as they prepare to implement prioritized standards in a cohesive & forward-thinking framework.