In years past, teachers were seen as the authoritative, all-knowing figure who determined a student's success with their choices of literature, assignments, and tests. As you might remember fro...
https://www.rethinkela.com/2024/02/arts-based-ela-unleashing-student-voice-and-academic-skills/
Ever introduce a classic novel to your middle or high school students, only to watch their eyes glaze over? I’ve had this happen at every grade level I’ve taught, from 6th grade all the way t...
I say this every time I write one of these update posts -- but then life and school happens, and I realize I haven’t written in months. I have not rested on my laurels though! I presented at fi...
If you have students interested in economics or finance, I’ve published new recommendations for you. I updated the popular list of 27+ High-Interest Nonfiction Websites for High School Students...
I'm thrilled to welcome fellow University of Oklahoma Ph.D. program student Christine Chapman to discuss some important steps to building trust in the classroom. This topic is especially importan...
If you’re facing the daunting challenge of censorship from your community or administration, I have something important to share with you. My co-author, Shelly Kay Unsicker-Durham, and I have r...
If you know anything about teenagers, you know they love to talk. This is completely normal developmentally, but can be incredibly frustrating if this behavior is something you’re problematizin...
When it comes to enhancing learning experiences in the English Language Arts (ELA) class, incorporating different teaching strategies is the way to go. I know it’s the middle of July and you ne...
It's barely August, but many of my teacher-friends on Facebook and Instagram have been posting memes and asking questions about this year's lesson plans since the middle of July. I just finishe...
https://www.rethinkela.com/2023/07/2023-24-are-you-ready-for-the-first-days-of-school/
If you've been following the blog over the past few months, you know that I've been working as a writing consultant at OU while I finish my PhD in English Education. In my time at the writing cen...