In AP English Literature classrooms, it is essential to recognize that everyone’s literature matters. The canon of literature has historically been dominated by Western texts, leaving Native and Indigenous voices underrepresented. The inclusion of Indigenous authors is not only a matter of...
In American K-12 public schools, English language learners (ELLs) make up over 10% of students. 10% may not sound like much, but that’s over 5 million students!
While most early literacy development occurs in elementary school, teachers in middle and high schools continue shaping students' reading abilities, comprehension strategies, and critical thinking skills. By focusing on the science of reading, these teachers reinforce foundational literacy skills...
Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle and high school. While the science of reading lays the groundwork by equipping students with the necessary skills, transitional literacy focuses on...
With so much heated debate over the concept of teaching to the test, it almost seems counterintuitive to ask teachers to assess their students even more. However, assessments are the only way to discover if students are actually learning anything, and when done correctly, they can really help...
One of the greatest rewards of teaching history is when students can show that they can make effective arguments supported by historical evidence. From a practical point of view, argumentation is at the heart of the free response section of the AP® exam. This can be particularly difficult with...
When it comes to assessments in English classrooms, many teachers fall in the routine of short answer questions, multiple choice questions, and essays. Rinse then repeat. While this can often be tedious for a teacher, imagine how your students feel.
The world of AP Psychology is going through a curricular change. While this has been a works in progress for a number of years, not that the changes are here let’s discuss five upcoming changes to the course that will be reflected in the 2025 AP Psychology exam.
Several years ago, I began using a 4-point Student Engagement rubric for assignments that were either early in the knowledge acquisition period or for process-type assignments. My Student Engagement Rubric is below:
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