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After teaching writing for over 20 years, I’ve seen the benefits of having students write regularly, genuinely, and with ownership. Of course, they perform better academically, in every subject and on standardized tests, since consistent writing practice trains students to…
So often, I see students do something brave. It could be something small, like raising a hand for the first time all year, or showing up for a club meeting they’ve never been to before. But many times, it’s…
I am SO excited to present my new book, 50 Writing Activities for Meeting Higher Standards! It’s meant to be used with middle and high school students. Here’s a video tour of the book: slot gacor hari ini situs gacor situs…
I have written before about the importance of poetry in our most poignant moments—both individually and as a culture. Traditionally, poetry has been included at the Presidential Inauguration. This year it will not. This is a missed opportunity for reflection…
This week, in the days before Thanksgiving, we read and unpacked Rumi’s “The Guest House.” Here it is in full: The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a…
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