—Newsletters—

Our seasonal newsletters address curricular design elements, instructional strategies, and educational issues for secondary school English teachers with the goal of provoking thought, challenging assumptions, and generating discussion.

As we celebrate the centennial of Fitzgerald's novel, we are still debating what the book means and how it reflects our complex national identity.

Jul 2717 min read

Rather than eliminate homework, we should reserve it for our most important activities and give students ample time to complete it.

Mar 268 min read

Recent trends in ELA policy fail to prepare students for college and deprive them of experiencing the transformative power of literature.

Oct 30, 202415 min read

Twain's novel forces us to face uncomfortable truths about the root causes of racism and why it is so difficult to eradicate from society.

Jul 29, 202411 min read