by Mary Clark | May 30, 2017 | Articles
In Kentucky, revised state standards could include returning cursive writing to the classroom along with new standards for calculus. A wide range of education legislation was signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin in April. The Kentucky Department of Education must... by James Michael | May 15, 2017 | Articles
At Douglas Middle School in Alabama, a language arts class connects “The Walking Dead” to schoolwork, thanks in part to a visit from “Walking Dead” cast member and Huntsville native, Danny Vinson. During the school year, language arts teacher Julie Higdon... by Pauline Zdonek | Jan 1, 2014 | Articles
One of the big changes for teachers writing new curricula to meet Common Core Standards is the incorporation of nonfiction in the English Language Arts Curriculum. As ELA teachers, we are experts in teaching literature — but nonfiction? Having recently gone through... by Katherine Schulten | Apr 4, 2012 | Articles
With so many hot topic issues in the news it is hard to avoid talking to students about sensitive issues. In 1983, ABC showed “The Day After,” a film depicting the day after a fictional nuclear war and its impact on several Midwestern families. Everyone was encouraged... by Pat Wyman | Mar 23, 2012 | Articles
Many educators see the the ‘Hunger Games’ trilogy as a way to both excite avid readers and hook reluctant ones. Educators have devised imaginative ways to teach with the Hunger Games. The first film in the Hunger Games trilogy comes out today! But you...
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