Every time you visit this site, it gives you the first line of a notable novel: www.verbaprima.com?utm_campaign...

Skip the CS Degree. Major in English. Engineering school taught us to write code. It never taught us to write. Now writing is the whole job.

Recommended reading: medium.com/@tobrien/ski...

I have finally revised my website. Long overdue: www.kellygallagher.org

The Teaching Life An Encyclopedia of Irreverent Opinions, Observations, and Advice

My new book, The Teaching Life, drops today! For a limited time, it is on sale here: www.heinemann.com/products/the...

So nice to hear! Thanks for sharing!

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Quiz: Do You Speak 2025?

How well do you speak 2025? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/s...

Maybe More Experienced Teachers Can Afford To Be Less “Data-Driven”? I’ve shared a lot about the importance of being more “data-informed” instead of being “data-driven.” You can see all those pieces at The Best Resources Showing …

Maybe More Experienced Teachers Can Afford To Be Less “Data-Driven”? larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/12/14/m...

The Rams are actually better than their record indicates. If not for a fumble at the one-yard line and a blocked end-of-game FG, they'd be 12-1 right now.

I am happy to announce that I have a new book coming in February. It was a blast to write! I just received the front and back covers. So cool!

S4 E7 April 13, 2023 with Sheridan Blau YouTube video by Penny Kittle

I am mourning the loss of a giant in our field, Sheridan Blau, a friend and mentor. In his honor, I am re-posting this conversation that Penny Kittle and I had with him. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K9P... My condolences to all who loved him.

Thanks, though it seems a lot to let the opponent start every possession on the 35.

Nate, why have the Rams decided to kick every kickoff into the end zone?

Tiny Memoir Contest for Students: Write a 100-Word Personal Narrative

The NYT has cool contest for writing 100-word stories: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/l...

For a thoughtful look on how AI should be addressed in the teaching of writing, I recommend this book.

Happy first birthday to my latest book. I feel very fortunate that it has resonated with many teachers. And a bit of news: I have a new book coming on February 19. Stay tuned.

I really enjoyed this inside look into the making of this iconic album. It was interesting to see the revision process for many iconic songs. The insight into the creative process was fascinating.

I have posted the first article of the week for the 2025-2026 school year: www.kellygallagher.org/article-of-t...

I will post every Sunday. Happy new year!

Consider subscribing to this feed of over 300 ELL educators. If you're not on it, let me know if you want to be added! bsky.app/profile/did:...

For those asking, I will begin posting a new year of articles of the week (AoW) on Sunday, August 17. They will be posted every Sunday thereafter throughout the school year.

Lemony Snicket’s Anti-Summer Summer Reading List

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/b...

Cover of Kelly Gallagher's book To Read Stuff you have to Know Stuff with the text,"Students who know moere, are able to read more, and read better."

In the age of Google, do students really need to know things? Kelly Gallagher says yes! And here’s why: Students who know more can read better, think deeper, and learn faster. Content knowledge still matters. Learn more: spr.ly/63321fKVpt

I am.

Just one a day?

S4 E10 May 1, 2023 with KYLENE BEERS! YouTube video by Penny Kittle

I'm still processing the loss of Kylene Beers, a giant in our field. Here is an interview she did two years ago with me and Penny Kittle: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9oo...

Typical dumb new initiative that hasn't been thought out.

Congrats, Larry!

Are you an educator interested in becoming a consultant? Or exploring ways to increase your visibility? If so, check out this cool book from marketing expert Willy Wood:
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Round-Up of Summer Reading Lists 21 summer reading lists for you to get lost in.

Suggestions on what to read this summer: bookriot.com/round-up-of-...