Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford—an impressive short list representing great American thinkers and the fathers of timeless, lifestyle-altering inventions. Reading…

As we increase our use of nonfiction texts in the classroom, everyone can feel overwhelmed. Teachers struggle to find engaging resources and activities,…

Throughout my teaching career, I have been consistently surprised by how little my students know about the Pilgrims and the origins of…

For teachers, using time wisely is crucial. Things are always changing, students always have issues, and parents always want to speak with…

Each day, teachers make a difference in their communities and the lives of their students. That impact is far reaching; the result of tremendously…

  One of my favorite subjects is physical geography. Ever since I was a young student, I’ve always loved looking at maps…

Each year my students struggle to grasp all of the ways we measure time. It’s understandable when you consider the many exceptions…

As even our youngest learners are now required to delve into non-fiction texts, many teachers are left wondering which texts to study…