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The title of this blog comes from the trailer of the film Trumbo about聽screenwriter Dalton Trumbo who lived through, wrote …
The Territory of Literature
2016鈥檚 first issue of English Education offers the last article by the late George Hillocks Jr., 鈥淭he Territory of Literature.鈥� …
Activating Learning: Teaching for Metacognition
The following post is by聽Jennifer Eidum Zinchuk, Assistant Professor of English specializing in Composition Studies at聽Elon University. Much like global …
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 …