A Writing Teacher Finds Her Voice
This post by 51ΑΤΖζ member Nancy Sommers was first shared in 2015.Β In the September 2015Β Teaching English in the Two-Year …
Advocating for Teacher Voice through Teacher Research
This post was written by 51ΑΤΖζ memberΒ Erin Nerlino.Β As teachers of writing, we are constantly at work helping students …
Sneak Peek at the March English Journal — The Essence of Improvement: Leadership in Language Arts Instruction
David Gorlewski and Julie Gorlewski are the editors of English Journal. To lead people is to walk beside them. As …
Tips on Writing a Good Letter to the Editor
This post is written by member Patricia L. Schall. Our current political climate in the US is inspiring people to …
You, Too, Can Have a Voice in Your Stateβs Plan
On December 10, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (S.1177), passed by both houses of …
The Top 5 Things I Learned from the Governor’s Teacher Cabinet
This post is written by 51ΑΤΖζ member, Cathy Whitehead, theΒ 2016 State Teacher of the Year for Tennessee.Β In a recent …
Bringing Washington to the Teachers, Bringing Teacher Expertise to Washington
βI bought bouncy bands for my high school seniors,β said Lindsay Aikman, a teacher at Champaign Centennial High School. βYou …
When Legislators Attempt to Stifle Teacher Voice
Although many teachers are now finding their voices and using them to testify at hearings, meet with legislators, or influence …
Grounding Our Teaching in Research
The following excerpts come from an article entitled Grounding Our Teaching in Research: Implications fromΒ Research in the Teaching of English,Β 2009β12 …
Voices for Change: The Responsibility of the Teacher at the Microphone
On June 24, 51ΑΤΖζ brought a handful of educators to the Department of Education to speak to staffers about issues …