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Every Wednesday, ETW will arrive in your inbox, a little potent dose of English teacher energy. Consider it the scenic pathway through the thorny, information-glutted forest of the internet—a carefully selected collection of what’s worth your time from the worlds of literature, education, the arts, and Christian thought.
We are looking for the good stuff:
Timelessness over trendiness.
Playfulness over pretension.
Character over caricature.
First, this is a place for educators: people who are passionate about walking alongside students in their growth as thinkers and communicators, writers and readers. We see our students as living souls, not merely intellects.
As a Christian working in a Christian school setting, you’ll see a lot of content from that perspective, but not exclusively so. There’s too much wisdom elsewhere to ignore. So, ETW cares about teaching and learning wherever it’s happening—from the largest public schools to a homeschool of one student. Also, we are not merely driven by pragmatism. Much of what you find here at ETW will simply be good for the English teacher soul.
Second, if you’re not a teacher, everybody deserves an English teacher friend. You know, that eccentric, woolen figure seated in the corner at the party. She’s there, lifting spirits (and making things weird), sipping her drink and chatting about Hemingway’s boat. This newsletter is a literary companion—an entryway into the world of literary culture, the humanities, and Christian thought. Don’t let the name mislead you: anyone with an interest in the humanities will find a home here. And so, again, thank you for subscribing and reading. I’d appreciate it if you could pass this along to people in your life that may enjoy it.
A brief word on subscriptions: For most readers, I would suggest the free subscription plan. You will be able to access most of the content without charge. But, if you are able to choose the paid option, your investment will help keep this project running. ETW is a one-man show, and without paid subscriptions I couldn’t justify the time and energy it takes. Thank you!
Paid subscribers will have full access to the resources here—and some supplemental treats along the way. Consider the gift of a group subscription for your English department, or maybe a little birthday present for your educator aunt? One paid subscription out of ten goes a long way in keeping this thing sustainable.
One last thing: If you are a student or not in a position to purchase a full-access subscription, but would like one, just send me a message. I totally get it and will happily add you to the list, no questions asked. Thanks!
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