My parents wanted me to be a doctor or a lawyer. A teacher in middle school helped me find my real passion.
The proudest moment in my career was giving my English teacher signed copies of my books. She was the one who taught me how ...
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Celebrating the Power of Words: Poems from New America Fellows Clint Smith and Sarah Kay
Explore the powerful poetry of former New America Fellows Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the ...
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World Poetry Day: Ancient Greece’s Classics, From Homer to Sappho’s Poems
As people across the globe celebrate World Poetry Day on March 21, we delve into the world of poetry in ancient Greece, from ...
Life Isn’t Perfect. But This Poem Might Be.
Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” by Adrienne Rich, is a blazing portrait of an artist and her work. Our critic A.O. Scott admires its ...
45 Teacher Memes to Keep You Laughing Until Summer Break
Soon, the bell will ring one last time and summer break will be here. But until then, we have some gut-busting teacher memes ...
A Springfield school librarian reads kids a poem a week. It inspired a book.
Angela Knight, library media specialist at Harrison Elementary, wrote the forward for the new book. She was also awarded SPS ...
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Student Poet Names The Cost Of Underfunded Schools
When Sound School ninth grader Journey Rosa thinks of an average school day, she asks herself, "Why do I watch my teachers ration ...
Ole Miss poet, essayist wins national awards for teaching, writing
Two national organizations have recognized University of Mississippi professor Aimee Nezhukumatathil for her work in poetry, ...
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111+ Teachers’ Day Quotes To Thank, Appreciate, & Celebrate Your Favourite Mentors
1. “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love of learning." – Brad Henry A great teacher can make all the difference. 2. "Teachers affect eternity; no one can ...