Let’s continue our exploration of Project-Based Learning by looking at the who, where, when, and how of PBL. (Take a…

A literacy topic that has been gaining traction in many schools across the country is close reading. Why is close…

This article is second in a series exploring how to approach close reading. If you’d like, go back and read…

I have been an avid reader since birth. There are more pictures of me “reading” to my baby dolls than…

Just as the phrase “location, location, location” is considered to be central to opening a business, “practice, practice, practice,” is crucial for students inside and outside the classroom.

There are many educational strategies for teaching students fundamental literacy skills.

Vocabulary instruction is an important part of a child’s education.

One of the biggest challenges students face today is the notable juxtaposition between how they are taught language skills and how a grammar is utilized in day-to-day existence.

One of the most discussed educational strategies for teaching language arts is the idea of text complexity.

A course on dramatic literature is an effective way to foster student creativity and reading comprehension.

For many years, reading and writing were thought of as being solely under the purview of English teachers.

Engendering critical thinking skills in today’s students requires more than just one-on-one instruction to enhance those abilities.

For many educators, the need to teach critical thinking skills is apparent, but the steps they must take to do so aren’t as obvious.

When it comes to developing critical thinking skills, as with many things in life, it’s all about the basics.

One of the greatest aspects of teaching students critical thinking skills is that, especially when compared to traditional classroom activities, critical thinking exercises can be a lot of fun.

Classroom management. Whether you love it or loathe it, the impact of classroom management on student achievement and teacher satisfaction…