English Language Arts

These strategies go beyond flash cards to help students learn new terms and apply them in novel contexts.

These imaginative books will engage and entertain as they enlighten and inspire young learners.

A look at a few common misconceptions, plus tips on effective practices for teaching young students to read.

When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them.

Reconfiguring your classroom setup can help encourage student engagement during group discussions.

When students solve each other’s problems, they gain confidence in their own skills and witness the power of collaboration in real time.

Deep thinking and active collaboration aren’t mutually exclusive. These strategies extend silent reading by centering student engagement.

By providing middle school students a chance to walk in someone else’s shoes, teachers can help them develop empathy—and a stronger connection to content.

These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.

We asked members of our community to share recently published novels they would love to have read in high school. Here are your top picks.

Teaching poetry can be an effective way to encourage students to thoughtfully consider their experiences and build connections with their peers.

By reading books out loud every day, teachers introduce students to higher-level texts and new vocabulary, while modeling deeper thinking and strong discussion skills.