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Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction

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Key points: Formulaic writing can constrain thinking and limit creativity Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills For more news on writing instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!) Rittel, H.

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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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Rather than writing traditional essays or book reports, my students were invited to create short video book reviews of their favorite titles–books they genuinely loved, connected with, and wanted others to discover. Her work demonstrated not only strong literacy skills but also digital fluency and a growing sense of self-expression.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

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Before we usher in the 2025-2026 EdSurge Voices of Change Fellows, we want to reflect on the important themes our recent cohort of fellows wrote about in their personal essays. Now I realize it is not only about being there for them, but about passing on the skills I have gained to live with my neurodivergence.

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The Basics of Making a Curriculum for Homeschool Students

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You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. It also comes with monthly activities and printables focused on fine motor skills like writing and coloring.

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78 Scholarly & Creative 7th Grade Writing Prompts

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Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? They’re literary detectives, diving into research and using evidence to create well-organized essays. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose. Want to take it up a notch?

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94 Intriguing Writing Prompts for High School

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How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Students can keep a long-term journal to respond all year long, or they can use journal prompts as a springboard into a class essay or assignment. Is there a skill you wish you had? High schoolers write a lot every school day. What would you do?

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ThinkCERCA Raises $10.1 Million to Build Critical Thinkers, Readers and Writers

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But “there’s an even more basic level of literacy that people need to pick up,” notes the former English teacher and administrator. A core skill that Murphy wants to help students build is argumentation, and the company’s approach to teaching this is built into its name—Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterargument, Audience (CERCA).

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