Middle school is a pivotal time for students’ literacy development. As they transition from elementary school to more subject-specific learning, they are expected to navigate increasingly complex informational texts.

Science isn’t something that exists only in textbooks and labs. It’s happening all around us — from climate change to space exploration to the latest tech trends! But how can...

In an age where students are overloaded with media, teachers are afraid of lawsuits over their curriculum decisions, and the slightest issue becomes easily politicized, it’s no wonder teachers are...

2024 was all about innovation and empowering teachers with The Juice. Our mission to improve literacy and critical thinking skills inspired us to develop features that make teaching with informational...

Informational text accounts for the majority of all reading in middle and high school. As students grow up, they spend less time in school reading fiction and more time reading...

Teaching nonfiction can feel challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Using current events provides an engaging and relevant way to teach essential nonfiction standards, making the process enjoyable and...