The EB Academics Blog
Evidence-Based Strategies for ELA Success
Welcome to the EB Academics Blog, where our mission is to support and serve Middle School ELA teachers with engaging and rigorous lesson ideas backed by educational research. Each post offers practical strategies designed to increase student learning outcomes while helping you find joy and sustainability in your teaching practice. Our evidence-based approach ensures you can implement these techniques with confidence.
What if improving your students' writing didn't require another lengthy writing unit, hours of grading, or completely overhauling your curriculum?
In...
Bell ringers shouldn't feel like one more thing to grade—or another worksheet students rush through without thinking.
In this episode, Caitlin is joi...
If you already provide model essays for your students, you might think you're doing everything right—but one common mistake could be making writing in...
What if your students begged to do another writing activity?
In this episode, Caitlin shares one of her all-time favorite writing lessons—a mystery t...
Why do so many students struggle with writing—even after multiple writing units?
In this episode, Caitlin explores a surprising truth: the biggest ch...
What if you only had time to teach one writing style this school year?
In this episode, Caitlin makes the case for evidence-based writing as the sing...
Do you ever spend hours "planning," only to realize most of that time was spent searching for ideas instead of actually creating lessons?
In this epi...
What if just two planning decisions this summer could completely change how your school year feels?
In this episode, Caitlin shares the foundation of...
Do you regularly find yourself leaving school long after everyone else has gone home?
It’s easy to blame an endless to-do list, but what if that's no...