25 Essential Middle School Reads From the Last Decade

We asked educators in our community to share their favorite middle-grade books that were published in the last 10 years. Here are your top picks.

When trying to solve problems, we rarely think of what to take away. As schools face new crises, is subtraction the secret weapon to getting them back on track?

A look at how high school English teachers can mix classic and contemporary texts to reflect the varied backgrounds and experiences of their students.

These assessments increase student accountability and provide a way to personalize learning without a lot of extra time and effort.

Students in kindergarten through second grade can develop the ability to share original stories, strengthening their literacy skills.

Teachers can let students in on shortcuts in Zoom, Seesaw, Canva, and more so they can be efficient and feel confident when using apps.

Doing a deep dive into the industrial revolution allows students to understand the history of their city and of child labor.

By helping young students develop social awareness and emotional literacy, teachers can create a calm environment in the classroom—and build the foundation for lifelong learning.

To reduce confusion for teachers and students, school leaders can adopt digital tools that work together within a learning management system.

An activity that combines coding and solving equations improves students’ math skills and helps them build persistence.