Six Final Essential B Words for the Middle Grades

And Say Hello to the Letter A for Amazing Middle Grades! We’ve checked out several B words that relate to the marvelous, magnificent middle grades, but before we bid adieu to this letter, here’s a list of other B words that are worth our time and consideration. What’s on your list? Binary: Students should be empowered to make learning

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Do Teachers Remain Neutral or Share their Beliefs with Students?

Politics, Racism, Religious, Classism, Sexual Orientation: Do Teachers Remain Neutral or Share their Beliefs with Students? I struggle to respect the opinions of those who believe the earth is only 6,000 years old and dismiss evolution as having no factual basis. I am sad for the irrational nature of their thinking and the missed opportunities

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Encouraging Student Voice Through Writing

These simple strategies put students’ voice in their writing. Some students come to class ready to engage and offer their voice, but others wish to go unnoticed and remain silent observers to the educational scene. The following is an assortment of creative writing, image writing, and cross-curricular writing ideas that may encourage young adolescents to

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