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6 Spooky Ways to Set the Tone for Scary Storytelling

Halloween is upon us, and whether you’re in a country that celebrates it or you’re teaching to students who have seen versions of the holiday on television, every culture has some history of telling scary stories that they can connect to.

Author: Brent Warner

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: Literacies of Vulnerability

On October 5th, UNESCO celebrated World Teachers’ Day 2022 with the theme of teachers transforming education around the globe!

Author: Spencer Salas

4 Harmful Myths About Linguistically Minoritized Students

Too often, it is assumed that when students come from language and cultural backgrounds that are different from the mainstream, they are lacking in some way, and have less chance of success.

Author: Naashia Mohamed

The Ingenuity of Code-Mixing and Code-Switching

My journey as a teacher of English in Nigeria began with teaching Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) preparatory classes to well-prepared students.

Author: Olasumbo Akintode

Reading the Sun, Moon, and Stars: Intergenerational Literacy

Happy October from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte!

Author: Spencer Salas

Literacy and New MLLs in U.S. Elementary Schools: Another Look

In my August blog post, I talked about the characteristics of multilingual learners (MLLs) who come from families and communities that are literacy oriented.

Author: Judie Haynes

3 Ways to Clear the Clutter When Sharing Your Screen

Whether teaching in-person or online, we’ve all learned to count on projecting—on a real screen, or using screen share—resources from the internet to help make connections with our students.

Author: Brent Warner

7 Back-to-School Tips for the STEM Teacher

Well, it is that time of the year again when students and teachers return to school for another year of learning, explorations, excitement, and, for some, the unknown: the unknown of a new culture, new friends, new curriculum, and new language.

Author: Darlyne de Haan

Affecting Language Policy: Start With Your Language Orientation

Many people equate policy with law and politics—something that brings to mind lawmakers and politicians rather than educators.

Author: Naashia Mohamed

Writing Activities to Make the Most of Being Back in the Classroom

As a new academic year starts, I’m excited to be back to teaching in-person classes without the restrictions of social distancing.

Author: Betsy Gilliland

Literacy and New MLLs in U.S. Elementary Schools

Teachers of multilingual learners (MLLs) in the United States will be meeting new students from many countries this fall.

Author: Judie Haynes

Reading With Purpose This School Year

Hello again from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte!

Author: Spencer Salas

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