Ark. Law Makes It Criminal to Show Certain Books
A new Arkansas law would make it a criminal offense for librarians to put certain "inappropriate" books on their shelves. Most are LGBTQ-related.
Language Arts
On banning LGBTQ-related books (opinion)
Older students, i.e., those in high school, are generally opposed to banning any books. Many groups try to ban LGBTQ-themed books.
Phonics shows promise as an approach to reading
When kids learn to read, phonics is essential, providing foundational reading skills of decoding letters to make sounds and words.
False choice: parent responsibility or freedom to learn
Parents continue seek book bans for LGBTQ+ themes, but we <em>can</em> have responsible parents and still allow children to learn.
Beware of misinformation after Hurricane Ian
Can you spot disinformation? Misinformation? Do you even know the difference? Can we teach kids this?
Writers sometimes struggle silently
Writer's block can feel very real for English students as they find themselves staring at a white document with a blinking cursor.
Banned Books Week, Sept. 18-24, 2022
Banned Books Week has new significance this year, as everyone in education, from teachers to school boards, hears about inappropriate books.
Book review: Three Dark Crowns
Three triplets must fight each other to the death to inherit the throne as queen on the island of Fennbim.
How teachers teach reading these days
Most teachers agree that phonics ability is needed when kids learn to read, although not every kid needs the same amount.
Texas district will review challenged books anew
New policies in a Texas school district have forced school officials to re-review several books that parents and community members challenged.