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WHACTE – West Houston Area Council of Teachers of English

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Mr. Heyer

Last week, I went to the WHACTE 2009 Fall Breakfast. I was most happy to hear that the new TEKS–which I have been leery of–are being assessed by a test designed by teachers. The TEA has selected teachers to figure … Continue reading →

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MLA Language Map

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Mr. Heyer

“The MLA Language Map is intended for use by students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning about the linguistic and cultural composition of the United States. The MLA Language Map uses data from the 2000 United States census to display … Continue reading →

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New Standards (TEKS) in Texas

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Mr. Heyer

There was a whirlwind of emails earlier in the year, when us teachers were at our busiest, about the possibility of new TEKS in Texas. I was concerned because the TEKS I teach are very close to those that teachers … Continue reading →

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