A Note to Teachers From Pity the Reader Author Suzanne McConnell

By: Suzanne McConnell As a teacher of fiction writing at Hunter College, I was always on the look-out for a book to use in classes that was instructive but not academic.  I wanted a non-textbook text that was compelling, entertaining, encouraging, and practical – one that delivered helpful news about writing in such a way

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A Reader’s Guide for Parents and Students to Use at Home

Dear Readers, Are you stuck at home, right now? Me, too. I can hear the laundry spinning in the dryer and smell overripe bananas piled on the kitchen counter. I’m spending a lot of time looking out the window, too, because I’d really like to go outside and talk to people. But I’m not supposed

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Minecraft Educational Sampler: Now Available for Free Download

Educators are using Minecraft to teach a range of subjects, from history and chemistry to computer science and math. The game empowers educators to transform their classroom with game-based learning. Students build key skills like creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving to help prepare them to thrive in the digital world and future workplace. The Minecraft Educational Sampler will introduce you to the world of Minecraft and provide helpful tips

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