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Examining the ongoing Reading War of the twenty-first century, this volume highlights how contemporary debates about student reading abilities are influenced by social media and cultural shifts. It contextualizes current discussions within a historical framework, illustrating the recurring nature of public and political concerns regarding literacy and achievement. By analyzing these dynamics, the book provides insights into the evolution of educational discourse surrounding reading.

The current Reading War reflects ongoing debates about student reading abilities, echoing historical discussions while incorporating unique elements of today's social media-driven culture. This volume explores how these contemporary issues relate to past controversies, providing insights into the evolution of public and political attitudes towards reading achievement in education.

Exploring the paradox of writing education, P.L. Thomas shares insights from his extensive journey as a writer and educator. He emphasizes the importance of viewing writing as a continuous journey rather than a fixed destination. Drawing from decades of experience, Thomas challenges conventional teaching methods and advocates for a more holistic approach to nurturing writers, highlighting the complexities and nuances of the writing process.

The book explores the clash between American values and the unexpected rise of Donald Trump, challenging the belief that the election of the first female president was a foregone conclusion. P.L. Thomas offers a moral framework for understanding this political shift, suggesting that it reflects deeper truths about the American identity and societal dynamics. Through this lens, the author examines the implications of these changes for the nation's future.

The book explores the historical failure of testing and grading; the theoretical and philosophical arguments against testing and grading; the negative influence of tests and grades on social justice, race, class, and gender; and the role that they play in perpetuating a deficit perspective of children.

The book explores the intersection of poverty and education, highlighting how corporate interests have influenced public schooling in the U.S. It critiques the privatization of education and its implications for low-income communities, arguing that such changes exacerbate existing inequalities. Through a detailed analysis, it reveals how these corporate agendas often overlook the needs of impoverished students, ultimately challenging the notion of educational equity in a system shaped by profit motives.

The book critically explores the intersection of poverty and public education in the U.S., highlighting how corporate interests have influenced educational policies. It argues that the focus on privatization and profit has overshadowed the needs of low-income students, leading to systemic inequities. Through detailed analysis and case studies, it reveals the consequences of neglecting poverty in educational reform and calls for a reevaluation of priorities to ensure equitable access to quality education for all children.

Our English classrooms are often only as vibrant as the literature that we teach. This book explores the writing of African American author Ralph Ellison, who offers readers and students engaging fiction and non-fiction that confront the reader and the world. Here, teachers will find an introduction to Ellison’s works and an opportunity to explore how to bring them into the classroom as a part of the reading and writing curriculum. This book attempts to confront what we teach and how we teach as instructors of literature through the vivid texts Ellison offers his readers.

Literature that confronts our students' assumptions about the world and about text is the lifeblood of English classes in American high schools and colleges. Margaret Atwood offers works in a wide variety of genres that fulfill that need. This volume introduces readers, students, and teachers to the life and works of Atwood while also suggesting a variety of ways in which her works can become valuable additions to classroom experiences with literature and writing. Furthermore, this volume confronts how and why we teach English through Atwood's writing.

Our English classrooms are often only as vibrant as the literature that we teach. This book explores the writing of contemporary American author, Kurt Vonnegut, who offers readers and students engaging fiction and nonfiction works that confront the reader and the world. Here, teachers will find an introduction to the life and works of Vonnegut and an opportunity to explore how to bring his works into the classroom as a part of the reading and writing curriculum. This volume attempts to confront what we teach and how we teach as English teachers through the vivid texts Vonnegut offers his readers.