Allison Marchetti and Rebekah O’Dell invite you to join them on a transformational journey.  Out of the dark tunnel of boring literary analysis assignments, they lead you into a world where students learn to write fresh, compelling, authentic arguments based on their own unique interests.  “There is a place for analysis of literature in our classrooms,” they write.  “But... more

Return the heart and purpose to the teaching and learning of history. 

Teaching Beyond the Timeline?is a practical guide for teachers looking to transform history in their classroom. China Harvey and Lisa Herzig share the rationale and research behind shifting to a thematic approach and the essential ingredients for a thematic course,... more

About the Unit

In this unit, you’ll introduce your students to nonfiction books and media they will love, and teach them how to make the most of these portals to fascinating times, places, and people—not to escape our world, but to better understand and address its issues. The book-length nonfiction that middle schoolers will read possesses a unique... more