Education World. Geared towards younger grades, but still an abundance of resources to adapt to an 8-12, low socioeconomic classroom. My favourite aspects are the links to educational app reviews, 5 minute lessons, and interview skills and questions (useful for teachers and for students).
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Looking for an interactive way to include grammar into your lessons? If your school has classroom laptops, iPads, or a computer lab available, create a classroom account on No Red Ink. This site allows you to teach the essential grammar rules in the English language, but also permits your students to control their pace. Practice questions and class quizzes are available.
Here’s an inspirational video that will reinforce your confidence in the future leaders of our world.
Get Lit is an organization with a mission to empower at risk (and resilient!) teens through the power of poetic expression. This LA-based group aims to boost literacy, foster cultural understanding, and encourage creative self expression.
Find more information on their website.