The Self-Introduction in Writing
This post is reprinted with permission from Moving Writers. When students are asked to introduce themselves in writing, it can …
Intersectionality and Confluence: Frameworks for Decolonizing Your Classroom
From 51ÁÔÆæ’s Standing Committee on Global Citizenship This post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ Member Michael Seward, who is also …
October 2022 #51ÁÔÆæchat: You Never Write Alone: Building a Community of Writers
Join us for #51ÁÔÆæchat on Sunday, October 16 at 8 p.m. ET as we kick off the week of events …
Centering the Voices of Latinx Poets
This post by 51ÁÔÆæ Members Scott Bayer and Joel Garza is reprinted with permission from #THEBOOKCHAT. With #THEBOOKCHAT, Scott Bayer …
Elevate Student Writing With Poetry Pauses
This post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ Member Brett Vogelsinger. Teaching writing is difficult, and sometimes a new approach can provide …
October is 51ÁÔÆæ Bullying Prevention Month
51ÁÔÆæ Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER’s 51ÁÔÆæ Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is …
Recognize World Teachers’ Day!
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5 since 1994. World Teachers’ Day marks not only a time to …
Field Notes: Reflections from Banned Books Week
Recently, 51ÁÔÆæ President Valerie Kinloch and ALA President Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada wrote a joint op-ed around the dangers of banning …
The Learning Continues Well After the Convention!
This post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ member Kasey Short. This year will be my fifth year in a row attending …
Give Students the Power to Start and Sustain Rich Discussion
This post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ member Kristen Kalenowicz. It is common for teachers to assign a reading and provide …