student engagement Archives

Student Engagement Strategies: Actionable Tips for ELA Teachers

February 28, 2026 // by Lindsay Ann

As an English teacher, you've likely felt the challenge of truly connecting with some students, but still searching for …

February 21, 2026 // by Lindsay Ann

As teachers, we understand the challenge of supporting and challenging all students. As an honors-level teacher, …

February 14, 2026 // by Lindsay Ann

As an English teacher, I constantly find myself reflecting on my classroom. Are my students engaged? Are they truly …

February 7, 2026 // by Lindsay Ann

Let’s be honest, “academic rigor” is an educational catchphrase that often gets misinterpreted. In staff meetings and …

December 23, 2025 // by Lindsay Ann

Have you ever wondered what takes a teacher from good to truly great? It’s not a magical program or a one-size-fits-all …

November 29, 2025 // by Lindsay Ann

Ending your lesson with intention can make all the difference. When students are given the chance to reflect on their …

November 12, 2024 // by Lindsay Ann

When it’s time for a brand new school year, you know what that means: starting fresh and learning about a whole …

October 14, 2024 // by Lindsay Ann

When administrators leave their offices and conduct walk-throughs, they look for evidence of active learning. When we …

September 21, 2024 // by Lindsay Ann

It's the beginning of the school year. You scan through the mental rolodex of ideas for getting to know your students …

September 10, 2024 // by Lindsay Ann

I’m going to use a figurative language example here: 1000 times today my students have talked about Taylor Swift’s new …

June 4, 2024 // by Lindsay Ann

It seems like so many things are getting shorter these days: our weekends, our patience, and even our readings (beyond …

May 30, 2024 // by Lindsay Ann

Ah, novel units and book projects are the bread and butter of English teacher life and planning. We want students to …