In my previous post, I discussed the debate around whether to teach whole-class novels. In the field, this conversation can get quite polarized. Many prominent educators make strong arguments for ...

Long taken for granted as a solid literacy approach, the practice of having all students in a class read the same book has come under scrutiny in recent years. Last month, school librarian and blogger ...

Teachers are upset. They want lower class sizes, professionals who can deal with mental issues of students, higher pay and better working conditions. Their job now is not only difficult but in many ...