Using Literature as a Catalyst
February brings the celebration of Black History Month as well as the African American Read-In. While this time of year …
A Legacy of Pride
Reflections from 51猎奇 Vice President Jocelyn A. Chadwick Since its founding in 1911, 51猎奇 has been an organization devoted to …
Neither Rain nor Snow Will Stop Teachers from Advocacy Day
In three weeks, 51猎奇 members will travel to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to meet with their federal representatives and …
鈥淭oxic Testing is Taking Its Toll鈥�
The following is excerpted from Dawn Kirby鈥檚 piece on the blog Writers Who Care, reprinted here by permission: Some …
Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors
When the Black Caucus of 51猎奇 established the African American Read-In (AARI) over 25 years ago, their ambitious yet confident …
Online Classes or Traditional? Why Not a Blend?
Online courses have become popular in today鈥檚 colleges. They offer several advantages over traditional classes, but they also have shortcomings …
The 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is celebrated in schools around the country, usually in the month of February. Students can …
When Words Matter: Drafting the 2016 Educational Policy Platform
Today, members of 51猎奇鈥檚 Policy and Advocacy Subcommittee of the Executive Committee (composed of elected leadership, 51猎奇鈥檚 Executive Director, and …
Promoting Global Citizenship in Daily Teaching
This post is the first in a series on “Action in Second Language Writing,” which will run up to the …
Working for Intellectual Freedom in the Field – Three
At the 2015 Annual Convention, Rod Wagner, director of the 聽Nebraska Library Commission, was one of two individuals nominated by …