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Spring Poetry Writing (Without Overcomplicating It)Teaching poetry in ways that fit real classrooms Spring is a lot. Testing season is rolling in. The calendar is packed. Everyone’s tired. And somehow, poetry still shows up on ELA tests—whether we feel “ready” for it or not. If poetry hasn’t been a major focus all year, that can […]
Starting the Second Half of the Year A Practical Reset for Teachers How to Reset Your Classroom After Winter Break The First Week Back Isn’t About Pacing — It’s About Stability Most experienced teachers already know this, even if we don’t always say it out loud:after a long break, classrooms don’t need more content — […]