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 [...]
The NWESD Young Authors Conference
Last month I wrote about strategies for engaging students in writing (Ed Talk Dec 20, 2016). In the spring of [...]
Strategies to Engage Reluctant Student Writers
"How do I support my students who struggle with writing?” is a common question teachersoften ask me. Walk into any [...]
Summer Professional Development
"School's out for summer..." As the days get longer and the temps are creeping up, I find myself humming [...]
Picture Books: A Powerful Resource for Students of All Ages
Recently, I was a guest teacher in a middle school classroom that was learning about the Civil Rights era. Imagine [...]
Question Formulation Technique – Daylight Savings
I was with a school principal in one of our districts recently, and had the chance to spend a few [...]
Disciplinary Literacy and Content Area Learning
After a recent day-long visit to a local middle school, I came away with the (happy) realization that reading, writing, [...]
Speaking, Listening, and Student Engagement
To be “college and career ready,” today’s students must have regular opportunities to take part in a wide range of [...]
Teaching with Primary Sources
I recently spent a few hours with a group of teachers who were attending a literacy professional development training at [...]