Academic Language in Our Schools
On any given school day, it is common to hear a student say, “Hey, wait up!” and “Nice game last [...]
On any given school day, it is common to hear a student say, “Hey, wait up!” and “Nice game last [...]
Last month I wrote about strategies for engaging students in writing (Ed Talk Dec 20, 2016). In the spring of [...]
"How do I support my students who struggle with writing?” is a common question teachersoften ask me. Walk into any [...]
"School's out for summer..." As the days get longer and the temps are creeping up, I find myself humming [...]
Recently, I was a guest teacher in a middle school classroom that was learning about the Civil Rights era. Imagine [...]
I was with a school principal in one of our districts recently, and had the chance to spend a few [...]
After a recent day-long visit to a local middle school, I came away with the (happy) realization that reading, writing, [...]
To be “college and career ready,” today’s students must have regular opportunities to take part in a wide range of [...]
I recently spent a few hours with a group of teachers who were attending a literacy professional development training at [...]