In grammar instruction, "imitation" is the practice of copying or repeating a grammatical structure to mimic a model sentence or pattern. "Innovation" is the active creation of new sentences or ...

Fairytales have always been part of the American classroom. These stories not only foster cultural awareness, but they can also be a tool to prepare preservice teachers to create inclusive classrooms ...

There’s no need to imagine a world where apps can create essays, generate artwork, and even make decisions for us. That world is already here. As we enter an era of increasingly advanced artificial ...

This article is the first in a series that will explore AI, particularly the topics of how it can foster student agency, cultivate a love of reading that celebrates cultural diversity, and support ...

Do you struggle getting your students to enjoy writing? Lack of motivation at writing time was a dilemma I faced until I made a few small changes during my writing workshop to emphasize objective ...

Gaia Cornwell’s Jabari Jumps (Candlewick) illustrates optimism and strategies for releasing fear. While writing personal narratives in fall 2020, Kelsey’s class studied a mentor text: Do Like Kyla ...

People will remember the U.S. presidential inauguration that occurred on January 20, 2021, for years to come. Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate who delivered the inaugural poem “The Hill We ...

As the year comes to a close, reflecting back on the last 12 months is natural. For many people, 2020 was a particularly challenging year. As we at ILA look to a brighter future in 2021, we want to ...

Literature introduces people to worlds they have never set foot in, which is why it is so important for classroom libraries to be full of diverse stories that reflect students’ backgrounds and ...

Online learning has become an increasingly popular option for many people, whether that’s for students taking online degree programs or educators seeking professional development, such as the upcoming ...

To escape the fear of an uncertain start to the school year, I find myself reading more than ever before. I’ve always enjoyed reading, but in this season of social distancing and remote learning, it ...

As a literacy coach for grades K–6, there is nothing I love more than seeing students deeply engaged in collaboration. From the excitement on the faces of kindergartners as they turn and whisper their ...