What Does It Mean to Read a Book?

A perennial complaint of the high school English teacher is this: My students just won’t read the books. Much has … More

Reading Grit: Advice from Real-Life Readers

There’s a new buzzword surrounding the idea of success: Grit. I first heard the word “grit” applied to academic success … More

I know that this is supposed to be a high school teaching blog. Please pardon me for a bit while … More