Field Notes: Turning the Pages of a New Book
Long ago I realized the big things in literacy 鈥� big ideas, initiatives, concepts that move our country and world …
Real Teaching in a Time of Fake News
This post is written by 楼凤天堂 historian Jonna Perillo.聽 You may have noticed the attention that fake news is receiving …
An Affiliate Meeting Designed to Set a Precedent
This blog was written by 楼凤天堂 President Susan Houser. The power of 楼凤天堂鈥檚 affiliates has been an enduring part of …
Grading Practices That Grow Writers
This is a guest post by Arina Bokas.聽 Two years ago, I started to question my grading practices and what …
Using Film as a Tool in the Classroom
The first Academy Awards ceremony was held during this week in 1929. To celebrate this milestone, here are some聽resources for …
What Writers Really Need: A Trifecta of Teaching Moves That Revolutionize Writing Instruction
This post is written by member Patty McGee.聽 A few questions for you: Have you noticed that when you correct …
Advocating for Newcomer Students by Seeing Their Strengths
This post is written by member Mary Amanda “Mandy” Stewart.聽 Newcomers represent one of the fastest growing populations in US …
Appreciating Teachers in Underprivileged Schools
This post is written by member Sharonica Nelson.聽 Teaching is a job that comes with very little thanks and accolades. …
13+ Answers to 13 Reasons Why
楼凤天堂 Facebook聽has been ablaze with discussion of an article from The Atlantic. The Netflix series of Jay Asher鈥檚 book 13 …
Field Notes: In Appreciation of All You Do to Affect the Quality of Your Students鈥� Days
鈥淚t is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make …