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 the reason you're constantly feeling behind isn't because you have too much to teach?
What if it's because you're planning one week at a time...
Do you constantly feel like there just aren’t enough minutes in your class period?
You’re not alone.
One of the most common frustrations we hear fro...
As the school year comes to a close, reflection starts kicking in. You know those moments where you think, “I am definitely changing that next year…” ...
What happens when you combine a murder mystery with a mock trial?
You get one of the most engaging middle school ELA activities students will remembe...
By the end of the school year, everyone is tired.
Your students are done.
You are done.
The energy feels different.
Attention spans shrink.
Behavior ...
The last day of school can feel emotional, chaotic, exciting, and exhausting all at once.
There are classroom cleanups, final goodbyes, unfinished to...
If this school year felt heavy, you are not alone.
You showed up. You taught the lessons. You graded the essays. You handled the parent emails, the a...
The end of the school year can feel like one giant to-do list.
Grades. Classroom cleanup. Student work. Field trips. Missing assignments. Final deadl...
If teaching has ever felt heavier than you expected, this episode is for you.
Maybe you once dreamed of meaningful discussions, creative lessons, and...