Competing with the Scroll: How Listenwise Engages Middle School Readers in a Digital World
The following is a guest post written by middle school teacher, Angela Rivas. Ms. Rivas has been teaching for 17 years and…
Read MoreListening to Learn: Using Audio to Build Background Knowledge
The following is a guest post written by author and elementary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. Shane Saeed. Dr. Saeed is the author…
Read MoreEngaging Middle Schoolers Through Real World Media with Listenwise
The following is a guest post written by middle school History and English teacher, Megan DuVarney Forbes. Also known as @toocoolformiddleschool on…
Read MoreUsing Listenwise to Support Integrated ELD Instruction: A Classroom Portrait
The importance of teaching language and content together to support ELD instruction is one of the “Big Ideas” woven through the WIDA…
Read MoreLingolift Teacher Review: We’re a We Are Teachers 2025 Teacher Pick!
It’s official — Lingolift is a We Are Teachers 2025 Teachers Pick! Teacher Picks is a feature where We Are Teachers shares some…
Read MoreTeaching Students Poetry with Powerful Poems
Are you looking for fresh, innovative ways to bring poetry to life for your middle school students? Do you want to help…
Read MoreUsing Listenwise to Support Comprehension: How to Build Background Knowledge and Support Vocabulary Acquisition
The following is a guest post written by literacy coach Hannah Irion-Frake detailing how she recommends using Listenwise to build background knowledge…
Read MoreTeaching About AI in the Classroom Using Listenwise Podcasts
Artificial intelligence is advancing almost by the day. Generative AI, including large language models such as ChatCPT, can process enormous amounts of…
Read MoreSubstitute Lesson Ideas for Multilingual Learners Using Listenwise
Preparing for a substitute teacher can be challenging and time-consuming. With Listenwise, you can create engaging and meaningful lessons that are simple…
Read MoreStrengthening Executive Functioning Skills Using Listenwise
The following is a guest post about using Listenwise lessons to teach executive functioning skills to middle school students who struggle with…
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