By Gianna Macchia Today’s YA fiction is brimming with real word content, raw issues, engaging plot lines, perfectly crafted fantasy worlds, differing perspectives, and characters of immense depth. Above all, it is honest and unapologetic, with titles seemingly for everyone (and if not, I believe … [Read more...] about How to Pair Classic Texts With Modern YA Novels in the Classroom
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Stories Are How I Preserve My Family’s History
By Adrianna Cuevas When my husband’s grandfather died, his family gathered in Oklahoma to go through all of the belongings he left behind. An entire shed filled with tools previous generations used to farm, even a travel trailer and a small house that stored piles of family artifacts. My … [Read more...] about Stories Are How I Preserve My Family’s History
Building Bridges to Culturally Responsive Teaching
By Anneke Forzani As communities in the US become more diverse, there is also a growing need for more Culturally Responsive Teaching in our schools. What is Culturally Responsive Teaching, and how does it enhance the educational experience of all students? What is Culturally Responsive … [Read more...] about Building Bridges to Culturally Responsive Teaching