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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 03, 2024 I firmly advocate for a diversified curriculum that amplifies authors representing diverse gender, racial, and cultural backgrounds. It is so important to incorporate a wide…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 07, 2024 The month of February is Black History Month. With January slowly coming to a close, it is the perfect time to celebrate the history, culture,…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 03, 2024 Favorite Christmas Activities for Middle School Students Well, it is a few days past Remembrance Day (Veterans Day), which means it is officially time to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 07, 2024 During the 20 years I spent in the ELA classroom, the middle school novel study was something that was always central to my teaching ….
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 Halloween is my favorite time of year to work on descriptive writing. Haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and spooky cemeteries make great settings for descriptive stories….
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 2, 2023 Let’s talk about Halloween Activities for Middle School As we’re embarking on the back-to-school season, my thoughts have already turned to Halloween. I must confess,…