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Falynn Koch

History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

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History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

New Thematic Educator Guide: Teaching Nonfiction

In 2023, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) published its “Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12)“. In it, the organization explains that while nonfiction is a gateway to literacy and a favorite genre for children, it has been traditionally underrepresented in classrooms. Highlighting the genre’s role in addressing scientific knowledge,

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