The Territory of Literature
What is the territory of literature? What does it include? What are its boundaries? What is important to its …
What Great Teaching Looks Like
This post is written by author, Martha Brockenbrough I don’t envy teachers these days. You know what you’re up against—I …
Thank You, Kate
This post is written by 51ÁÔÆæ member, Paul LaPrade. I met Dr. Kate Mangelsdorf when I was hired as an …
My Compliments to You
This post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ member, Nicole Sieben. “Anytime someone compliments me on my teaching, I will be …
Historical Fiction Leads a Path to the Present
This post is by 51ÁÔÆæ member, Kathleen Burkinshaw. As with most things in life, my path to writing and presenting …
Why Journalism Matters: Objectivity
This is the fifth in a weekly series by 51ÁÔÆæ member Alana Rome.  Sometimes I wonder if I’m the …
Because Writing Matters
If you were to curate a story of your world, how would your chosen images tell a story that is …
Q & A with 51ÁÔÆæ Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick
This text is reprinted from the March 2016 Council Chronicle. 51ÁÔÆæ’s new executive director Emily Kirkpatrick, formerly vice president of …
On the Critical Importance of Ethnic Studies
This post is written by 51ÁÔÆæ member, Christina V. Cedillo, PhD, and Dr. Cedillo’s student, Kimberly S. Covert, University of …
Strategies for Spelling Instruction
The 51ÁÔÆæ Spelling Bee Finals are held this week! Hundreds of student spelling champions, ranging from 9 to 15 years …