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Hannah Hudson
Hannah Hudson is the editor-in-chief at We Are Teachers. She has worked in education media for more than 20 years, writing and publishing thousands of articles about the things she loves the most—great teachers and their creative students. She is proud to lead the award-winning We Are Teachers in sharing stories about the amazing things happening in schools around the United States. Hannah holds a B.A. from Harvard University and an M.F.A. in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University. She'd love to hear from you at hannah@weareteachers.com or on Instagram.
The following is an excerpt from “How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Power of Character,” by Paul Tough (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012). In the summer of 2009, a couple of weeks after my son, Ellington, was born, I spent the day in a prekindergarten classroom in a small town in New Jersey. The two[…]Continue Reading
The research is clear: programs or curriculum that promote social-emotional learning (SEL) can have big payoffs when it comes to academics, student behavior and life decisions.
Are you starting to think about the activities you will do with your class for Thanksgiving? Here are three new books that will help younger students understand both the spirit and the history of the holiday. Share them in a read aloud or add them to your classroom library as we lead up to the[…]Continue Reading
One of the most important parts of establishing a bully-free culture at any school is encouraging all students—victims and perpetrators as well as bystanders—to speak up and say, “No, that’s not okay. Not at our school.” However, this is often easier said than done, as bystanders may fear being called a teacher’s pet or becoming[…]Continue Reading
Next week (October 14–20), teachers, librarians and high school students across the country will be celebrating all things literary in celebration of Teen Read Week, the American Library Association’s annual event. Here are five picks we think your teen readers can’t miss—plus a special just-for-teachers giveaway! 1. The Diviners Written by Libba Bray. $19.99. From[…]Continue Reading
This Halloween, gather your ghosts and goblins for a spooky story time featuring one of these spine-shivering tales. As a festive “trick,” try lowering the lights in your classroom to set the tone and then providing popcorn or apple slices for a healthy “treat.” Enjoy! 1. The Boo! Book Written by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, illustrated by[…]Continue Reading
Recently, we’ve heard a lot of talk about reading and writing across subject areas, thanks to the increased focus the Common Core State Standards places on connecting reading and writing skills to classes such as math, science and history. But what exactly do content-area teachers need to know about reading and writing? How can a[…]Continue Reading
Sometimes, the power we have as educators is astounding. The right words at the right time can inspire a student to pick up a book and fall in love with reading. At the same time, a seemingly harmless remark may cause a nonreader to further disengage. That’s why we’ve rounded up our best advice for[…]Continue Reading
As a busy election season always seems to demonstrate, learning how to tell fact vs. opinion is not only a skill that will serve students across the curriculum and on standardized tests, but also throughout their lives. This is especially true in an information-driven world where anyone can disseminate “facts” via tweets, Wikipedia entries or[…]Continue Reading
