Judith C. Hochman has long seen holes in writing instruction. “We’re very good at assigning writing,” she explains. “We’re not very good at teaching kids how to write.” In 2012, the Hochman Method, as ...

Essays remain one of the most common assignments in schools and universities worldwide. Despite predictions that AI would replace them, the concept of the essay is thriving in 2025. Students continue ...

An independent clause is basically a complete sentence; it can stand on its own and make sense. An independent clause consists of a subject (e.g. “the dog”) and a verb (e.g. “barked”) creating a ...

Ever thought about writing non-fiction, be it an essay, a memoir or even a brief snapshot of your life? Why not take the leap? In a new series, author, critic and broadcaster Cristín Leach explores ...

For years, nothing seemed capable of turning around New Dorp High School’s dismal performance—not firing bad teachers, not flashy education technology, not after-school programs. So, faced with ...