Between the lines
How literature taught me to be inquisitive about others’ experiences, shaping my perception of myself and others
Author and MVHS alum ‘03 Kelly Loy Gilbert shares her approach to writing
For the young adult novelist, research and iteration pay off in relatability
Staff discuss the impact of the SCOTUS ruling granting potential opt-outs from LGBTQ+ material
Mahmoud v. Taylor has left teachers questioning how to balance inclusion and parental rights in the classroom
From pixels to prose
Contemporary Literature teacher Jessica Kaufman experiments with implementing video games into her classroom
Literature curriculum evolves alongside societal issues
Teachers share examples and rationales for updates to English curriculum
MVHS students and staff review the use of film in class
Literature classes utilize film and media as supplementary learning resources for essential topics
Students and staff reflect on dystopian books in the literature curriculum
Dystopian texts show society's fears and encourage critical thinking
Rigid writing
MVHS literature courses’ strict writing structures limit analytical freedom of expression for students
Studying cinema
Exploring the works of the Contemporary Literature film unit
Karen Maleski’s life of learning
MVHS alum and current long-term substitute reflects on her past
Opting out of queer literature
FUHSD Board of Trustees host a study session on excusing students from novels with LGBTQ+ themes
Students and teachers share their literature class favorites
From timeless classics to contemporary reads, the MVHS curriculum provides something for everyone