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“If you want to become a better teacher, become a better teacher of the Holocaust.” Teaching the Holocaust to middle schoolers is no small feat. It's a heavy topic, but it's also a chance to teach important lessons about history, humanity, and empathy. Here are some key takeaways …

Engaging Middle Schoolers with A Christmas Carol: Ideas to Make Dickens Relatable and Relevant
When you introduce your middle schoolers to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you’re…

10 Engaging Writing Activities for Middle School ELA After Thanksgiving Break
The stretch between Thanksgiving and winter break can be tricky in the middle school ELA…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Middle School ELA: Teaching Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance…
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Engaging Middle Schoolers with A Christmas Carol: Ideas to Make Dickens Relatable and Relevant
When you introduce your middle schoolers to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you’re…

10 Engaging Writing Activities for Middle School ELA After Thanksgiving Break
The stretch between Thanksgiving and winter break can be tricky in the middle school ELA…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Middle School ELA: Teaching Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance…

Reflections on 9/11: Why It’s Important to Teach in Middle School ELA & Social Studies
When September comes around, many of us in the teaching community find ourselves reflecti…

Teaching the Holocaust In the Middle School ELA and Social Studies Classroom
“If you want to become a better teacher, become a better teacher of the Holocaust.” Teach…
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