Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
Are you a middle school ELA teacher looking for practical, proven strategies to help your students grow as confident readers and writers? Middle School Café is your go-to podcast for engaging teaching ideas, classroom-tested tools, and real talk about what works in today’s ELA classroom.
Each episode delivers actionable tips to help you close reading gaps, build student ownership, and create a classroom culture where literacy thrives. Whether you're navigating a curriculum, supporting struggling readers, or just looking for fresh ways to inspire your students, you'll find support, strategy, and a sense of community right here.
Join a community of passionate middle school ELA teachers working to build confident, engaged readers. Visit www.middleschoolcafe.com for classroom tools, podcast extras, and resources to support every student on their reading journey.
Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
Moving Forward from Pandemic Challenges in Education + it’s Launch Day! [Ep. 33]
Today is launch day for the book, Motivating Readers: Teaching in the Post-Pandemic Era! In today’s episode, I share why I wrote the book and what I hope you will gain by reading the book.
Motivating Readers: Teaching in the Post Pandemic Era, is written for secondary ELA teachers. It acknowledges the challenges faced during the pandemic and emphasizes the need to address the learning gaps in student knowledge and adjust teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of today’s students. The book offers practical strategies, personal stories, and insights to engage students and bridge learning gaps. It advocates for a shift away from one-size-fits-all approaches, focusing on individualized education and student-centered learning. By leveraging existing knowledge and teaching methods, the book empowers teachers to make a positive impact for their students in the current educational landscape.
The book aims to support secondary ELA teachers in adapting to the post-pandemic needs of students. It provides actionable steps, real-world examples, and proven strategies to address learning gaps and motivate students. By emphasizing individualized education, student-centered learning, and the power of teachers to make a difference, the book empowers educators to navigate the challenges of today's educational landscape and continue positively impacting their students.
Where to find the book
- Amazon
- Barnes and Noble
- The book is available at most online retailers.
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