Fishtank Learning Blog
Learn about our curriculum, take a deep dive into some of its features, and much more.
Looking Forward: Priorities for the 2021–22 School Year
May 19, 2021 Anne Lyneis and Jami Therrien Wells
At the end of a singularly challenging school year, our curriculum directors turn their attention to the coming year and share our top priorities for the structures, preparation, and resources that will best support teachers and students.
Giving Clear Directions
April 21, 2021 Ross Trudeau
Whether you are teaching in-person or online, the clarity of your directions can have a major impact on how well your students engage and succeed. Check out our video primer on ensuring your directions are as clear as possible.
Selecting Core Texts for the High School ELA Classroom
March 31, 2021 Ebony Moses
Learn about the questions and priorities that are guiding our selection of new unit core texts for High School ELA. Dive deep into our process for examining the existing units of the 9th grade course, and how the new sequence of texts was selected.
Fishtank Teacher Spotlight: Matt Ennis
March 24, 2021
Our Fishtank Teacher Spotlight with Matt Ennis, who uses Fishtank ELA curriculum with his 2nd grade class at P.A. Shaw Elementary School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Celebrating Women’s History Month in Your Classroom
March 11, 2021
The month of March is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women throughout history and today. Across the Fishtank curriculum, we highlight the impact and voices of women year round.
