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It is 2020. I am writing this blog from the old, wooden desk inside my classroom. I have been teaching in this room for the past sixteen years, [...]

I love instant lesson plans–especially those that are joyous! Books that are songs (or songs that are books) offer built-in activities and [...]

Shawn Harris is an award-winning artist and illustrator. In today’s guest post on the Mackin Community blog, Harris explores the intersection [...]

Many teachers have embraced the importance of mindful moments for themselves and for their students. We’re living in uncertain times, and now [...]

Collaboration is a crucial skill for all students to learn. In today’s guest post on the Mackin Community Blog, authors Shannon Hitchcock and [...]

Bill Konigsberg at NCTE in Houston in November 2018, right after his Papa Bear speech Young adult author Bill Konigsberg is the recipient of [...]

One of the great joys of my first few years as a published author has been visiting schools and talking to kids about my books. I have been [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Things have changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic hit [...]

For those of you who do not already know, The Office is an American mockumentary sitcom, adapted from the original BBC version, that lets the [...]

“Mind off. Body On.” This was the simple guidance offered by my favorite gym instructor before any of her classes began. It didn’t matter what [...]