On a late October Saturday morning a pair of teachers are planning. But this planning is not occurring in the classroom or a coffee shop, instead they are sitting cross legged in their pajamas in a rental cabin. And they are far from alone. There …
This I Believe
As part of the Oklahoma State University’s Writing Project Advanced Summer Institute, teacher consultants crafted “This I Believe” essays inspired by the organization’s call for people to write and share essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. At a time when teachers’ values are …
Making Connections in English 12
Welcome to our series of Friday Teacher Scenes where Ethical ELA features teachers’ stories from their classrooms and experiences to contribute to and shape the public narrative of what it means to be an English language arts teacher in today’s sociopolitical climate. We hope to …
This I Believe
As part of the Oklahoma State University’s Writing Project Advanced Summer Institute, teacher consultants crafted “This I Believe” essays inspired by the organization’s call for people to write and share essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. At a time when teachers’ values are …
Take a Word For a Walk
A big thank you to our October Open Write hosts: Erica Johnson, Wendy Everard, Tammi Belko, Donnetta Norris, and Anna J. Small Roseboro. We appreciate your care with our hearts, minds, and words. See you all next month November 18-22. If you will be at …
It’s My Birthday!! – All Month
Our Host Donnetta Norris is a 2nd grade teacher in Arlington, TX. She has facilitated workshops and hosts weekly Time To Write writing sessions with TeachWrite, LLC. She is also a guest blogger with Teach Better Team. You can read much of her writing on …
The Luc Bat
The Luc Bat Wendy Everard is a high school English teacher and writer living in central New York. Her role as mother and teacher has given her plenty to write about since she started writing personal narrative and poetry, lifelong hobbies kicked into overdrive when …
If Your Shoes Could Talk
Host: Tammi & Students Tammi is a middle school ELA teacher, Gifted Intervention Specialist and creative writing coach for her school’s Power of the Pen writing team. Tammi enjoys sharing her love of reading, writing and poetry with her students. Residing in Cleveland, Ohio with …
Found in Artwork
Found in Artwork Erica Johnson lives in the suburbs of Little Rock, Arkansas but teaches in the rural town of Vilonia. She has dedicated a dozen years to helping juniors and seniors earn college credit for English. Erica is currently improving her teaching game by …
The Holes Don’t Go Away
The Holes Don’t Go Away by Amber Harrison I’m grateful to live in a neighborhood where I can lace up my sneakers and head for a peaceful and safe walk. Regular neighborhood walks are something I like to incorporate into my daily routine. While it …