Maybe sometimes this message enters your brain: "I just don't want to be a burden."Ever thought that?You might have a question. You need someone to do something. You want to share your feelings and hope to be heard. You want to express a boundary. You have an ask for someone.Then that thought creeps ... READ the POST

As secondary English teachers, we often find ourselves grappling with challenges—tight schedules, reluctant readers, and the emotional weight of supporting our students. In those moments, we may feel tempted to view the proverbial glass as half empty or half full. But what if we reframe that ... READ the POST

Ever want to do something and that little voice stops you by whispering or yelling limiting beliefs at you: "You can't do that." "That's not how it's done." "What will they think?" Middle and high school can be a petri dish of these limiting voices, but it's not like those voices in our ... READ the POST

You're sitting in the library during your lunchbreak while your admin delivers a decision they've made. Why does this always seem to happen? Teachers, we know those conversations with parents or our administration can sometimes be difficult? Especially when a decision has to be made. Or maybe the ... READ the POST

Jerry Uelsman . . . photographer, art professor, and person I think you should let change your belief about quality and student engagement. He ran an experiment with his art students at the University of Florida. Half of the class he said he was going to grade on quality. Their grade would ... READ the POST

Secondary English teachers are always looking for ways to save time. When was the last time you used a pre-made complete novel study? 1. Reduce Your Lesson Planning Time: Complete novel studies are ready-to-go, saving you teachers the time it takes to plan and create curriculum materials from ... READ the POST