The Starting Point Educators know that learning is about more than intellectual development. It’s about igniting curiosity, sparking emotions that lead to inquisitiveness, and in creating an interest, hopefully excitement, about the whole process. This is especially...

Students are natural-born teachers – of teachers. Building an honest and genuine connection with students can lead teachers to understand and practice the nuanced distinctions between instructing and educating and the skill versus the art of teaching. With time,...

Infuse readers’ theater lessons with relevance and content – connect standards, design writing prompts, add related nonfiction background readings, and utilize technology. Researching the cultural context or historical background before, during, or after reading will promote a deeper analysis of the piece by your students.