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MSELA Summit Creative Writing Course

Join me for free at this year’s MSELA Summit as we take you behind the curtain of the most hands-on, engaging, low- and no-prep teaching & learning strategies from the best & brightest Middle School Reading & Writing teachers I’ve ever met. Click the link for ALL the details (days, times, options) and to save your spot for free!

Curated Short Stories Library

Looking for engaging short stories students want to read?

Can you believe an entire year of short story resources have been curated for you? Who needs new textbooks? Not you! Our Curated Short Stories Library includes the resources you need to engage your students in literary circles and discussions all in one place.

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How to Write a Successful Conference Proposal

Writing successful conference proposals is one of the most important skills you need to build your CV. Whether you're an educator wanting to share your expertise with other teachers, or a graduate student building your credentials for a future in academia, the ability to write conference proposals that get accepted is crucial.

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