Category Archives: Teaching Diversity with Literature

Long Way Down, My Kids’ Favorite Lit Unit!

Long Way Down, a Favorite Among Teen Readers. How to create a compelling teaching unit. Inspiration, tips, and resources. Continue reading

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Embracing Diversity in High School English Classes

I teach white and brown juniors and seniors in a small rural school. There’s no overt acknowledgment of cultural diversity unless the kid wearing the “Make America Great Again” baseball cap (in violation of  the no hats dress code policy) … Continue reading

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