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Animal Farm, Planet of the Apes, and 1984: A Totalitarian Timeline?

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Animal Farm, Planet of the Apes, and 1984: A Totalitarian Timeline?

Are Animal Farm, Planet of the Apes, and 1984 three parts of a totalitarian timeline?

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Creative Educator Interview: Nathalie Roy

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Creative Educator Interview: Nathalie Roy

Have you ever wondered if Mythology could overlap with other subject areas—perhaps those that fall into the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) subjects? For Nathalie Roy, 2021 Louisiana State Techer of the Year, this isn’t mere musing; it’s a reality! In her course called Myth Makers, Nathalie takes a true hands-on approach to mythology! After reading the myth of Athena and Arachne, her students try their hand at weaving on cardboard looms. After reading “Jason and the Argonauts,” they complete a challenge to build a cardboard boat powered only by human breath! After reading about the Greek underworld,...

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Creative Educator Interview: Thomas J. Bussey

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Creative Educator Interview:  Thomas J. Bussey

Nothing is more inspiring than a fellow teacher who goes above and beyond in the name of creativity, and  Thomas J. Bussey, a 5th grade teacher in Fulton County Schools near Atlanta, Georgia, is a prime example of this. 

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Five Ways to Spice Up American Literature

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Five Ways to Spice Up American Literature

I get it. Sometimes literature surveys can be boring, but they don’t have to be! 

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Why Young People Need Hero Stories Now More Than Ever

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Why Young People Need Hero Stories Now More Than Ever

Navigating the journey of life is tough, and students need to be prepared. As schools build up their support systems, there is an additional (and perhaps unexpected) way to fortify young people against the challenges of life: teach them hero stories. 

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