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    Strategies for AP English Teachers: Second Semester Success

    Most AP English teachers now find themselves well into this critical second half of the school year. With the AP exam quickly approaching in May (I know, I didn’t need to remind you), I know your months ahead must be purposeful, strategic, and...

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    The Importance of Including Native and Indigenous Literature in AP English

    In AP English Literature classrooms, it is essential to recognize that everyone’s literature matters. The canon of literature has historically been...

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    10 Ways to Teach Vocabulary If You Have No Time

    ELA Teacher and creator of languageartsteachers.com Laura Kebart walks you through 10 easy ways to integrate vocabulary instruction in your Middle...

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    5 Ways to Empower English Language Learners

    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...

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    Close Reading: How to Do it and Where it Goes Wrong

    Every ELA teacher knows how to do this, right? Not exactly. This webinar invites all ELA teachers for an in-depth examination of the art of close...

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    A Rhetoric of Empathy in AP® Language

    While we want argument and rhetoric to develop logically and follow a line of reasoning, we also must recognize that sometimes what others see as...

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    Why Middle and High School Teachers Prioritize the Science of Reading

    While most early literacy development occurs in elementary school, teachers in middle and high schools continue shaping students' reading abilities,...

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    NDP Center Evaluation of Meausring Up

    National Dropout Prevention Center’s evaluation of Measuring Up reveals students experienced substantial academic progress

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    Bridging the Gap Between AP Lang and AP Lit

    Join authors Dr. Brandon Abdon and Becky McFarlan to learn about how to connect learnings from the AP Lang and AP Lit courses.

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    Transitional Literacy and the Science of Reading in Grades 6-12

    Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle...

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