Are you looking for a way to get your high school students excited about reading? A book tasting is an engaging and interactive way to introduce students to new books and help them find one they genuinely want to read. Much like a food tasting, a book tasting allows students to “sample” different books for […]

As the field of education evolves, staying informed about emerging trends can help teachers adapt and thrive in their classrooms. Here are some of the top educational trends for 2025 and practical ways you can integrate them into your secondary English classroom. 1. Personalized Learning Personalized learning continues to grow in popularity, driven by advancements […]

We’ve all been there, trying to get our students to present their slideshows in front of the class, only to get a handful of mumblers, a few more confident speakers reading the slides verbatim, and a good portion of the class completely unwilling to regale their classmates with their topics. Speaking in front of people […]

Already have your courses planned but want to add some LGBTQIA2S+ representation to your syllabus? Short stories are a great way to incorporate more diverse characters and authors to your classroom. Here are five short stories from young adult anthologies featuring LGBTQIA2S+ characters that you should read to your secondary ELA students! (These stories are […]

Welcome to Class! It’s the first day of school and you have a new group of students sitting in front of you. Some smiling back at you, others more hesitant, and a few with their heads down, earphones in or staring out the window. How can you engage every student and set a positive tone […]