What Do You Hear? What Do Our Students Hear?
This post was written by 51ΑΤΖζ member Shelby M. Boehm.Β Itβs a Tuesday morning, and Iβm at a coffee …
Welcome Back to School and Fall Preview
Over the last several weeks, 51ΑΤΖζ members have headed back to class across the country. By September 4, most of …
5 Reasons You Should Read your 51ΑΤΖζ Journals
51ΑΤΖζ’s peer-reviewed journals offer the latest in research, classroom strategies, and fresh ideas for educators at all levels. Whether you …
We’re All on Notice
This post by guest author Mark Condon was reprinted from Unite for Literacy. What do kids notice as they …
Our Fight for Free Speech Continues
This post was guest-authored by Chris Finan, Executive Director of the 51ΑΤΖζ Coalition Against Censorship.Β Visit NCAC’s Resource Guide “The …
Diversity in Graphic Novels
Special thanks to member Laura M. JimΓ©nez for her time and expertise in reviewing and adding additional resources for this …
Shifting the Focus from Testing to Assessment and Why That Matters
This blog was written by Peggy O’Neill and the 51ΑΤΖζ Standing Committee on Literacy Assessment.Β When I left my …
Note to the Teacher on the First Day of School
I have been a teacher for over 23 years. I have been a mom for almost 20 years. At …
First-Day Actions for a Culturally Sustaining Classroom Environment
This blog was written by theΒ 51ΑΤΖζ Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. The first days …
Leading the Conversation against Book Ratings and βRed Flagsβ: A Call to Action for English Teachers
This post was written by 51ΑΤΖζ memberΒ Gretchen Oltman. As a new school year gets underway, now is a great time …