As a former ELA teacher, math instruction has always seemed like the quest for the Grail to me. First off, the content seems very foreign […]

“Are you a good reader?” The question came up one day while chatting with colleagues. We had been reflecting on the power of high-effect size […]

Helping students broaden their vocabulary skills is crucial for them to be better readers. Even proficient students that have 80% comprehension can miss details that […]

“We’re doing something called Lotta Lara,” remarked an elementary teacher. I stared at her in puzzlement. “I don’t know what that is.” “Well, I know […]

I’m back sharing more great resources and ideas I’ve found around the web. And today, I’ll be sharing tips specifically for elementary educators and their […]

In TCEA’s home state of Texas, a massive winter storm affected each the the state’s 254 counties last week. While rolling blackouts were expected, days-long, […]

This post is sponsored by Soundtrap by Spotify. It was originally published here. San Francisco Unified is taking Ethnic Studies to a whole different level, […]

I just got back from attending the virtual TCEA 2021 Convention & Exposition and I’m thrilled to share some of what I learned there with […]

The holiday commonly known as Presidents Day honors the birth of U.S. presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the United States, it’s commemorated on […]

Infographics allow students to share a lot of information in a visually-pleasing but concise way. While there are lots of tools that you can use […]

The central document of the U.S. government, the Constitution, does not require the approval of the president in order to be amended. One amendment, however, […]

Each February, schools, civic institutions, theaters, museums, and more dedicate themselves to telling the stories of African Americans in the U.S. Known formally as African […]