r/ELATeachers

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About r/ELATeachers

A community for English teachers to share ideas and lessons and to brainstorm and collaborate on all things related to English Language Arts.

The community at a glance

r/ELATeachers is a Subreddit for Teachers with roughly 40K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 8K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Teaching, Struggling, and Looking For. Product recommendations often mention used textbooks and professional development books.

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Established 2012
40K Members

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Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +8K members
Growth: +23.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 951 members
  • 2015: 840 members
  • 2016: 947 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2020: 3K members
  • 2021: 3K members
  • 2023: 7K members
  • 2024: 6K members
  • 2025: 7K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 434 members
  • Jan: 501 members
  • Feb: 504 members
  • Mar: 747 members
  • Apr: 502 members
  • May: 878 members
  • Jun: 624 members
  • Jul: 685 members
  • Aug: 763 members
  • Sep: 682 members
  • Oct: 698 members
  • Nov: 204 members

Topics

  • Teaching
    35 posts in the past month
    #1
    Teaching
    35
  • Struggling
    32 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    32
  • Looking For
    29 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    29
  • Students
    25 posts in the past month
    #4
    Students
    25
  • Strugglers
    21 posts in the past month
    #5
    Strugglers
    21

Flair

  • 9-12 ELA
    24 posts in the past month
    1. I'm tired of spending 2+ hours a night on this curriculum!!!
    2. Hot take: We should disband English classes (may be HS specific)
    3. I got mutinied by my class today
    #1
    9-12 ELA
    I'm tired of spending 2+ hours a night on this curriculum!!! · Hot take: We should disband English classes (may be HS specific) · I got mutinied by my class today
    24
  • 6-8 ELA
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Are We Setting the Bar Too Low for Student Reading?
    2. Drowning in Grading
    3. What’s the best argumentative essay topic you’ve used with your 8th graders?
    #2
    6-8 ELA
    Are We Setting the Bar Too Low for Student Reading? · Drowning in Grading · What’s the best argumentative essay topic you’ve used with your 8th graders?
    19
  • Books and Resources
    11 posts in the past month
    1. CommonLit Alternatives?
    2. Fun game for kids and adults to learn etymology
    3. Questions about 180 Days by Gallagher and Kittle
    #3
    Books and Resources
    CommonLit Alternatives? · Fun game for kids and adults to learn etymology · Questions about 180 Days by Gallagher and Kittle
    11
  • JK-5 ELA
    10 posts in the past month
    1. When students get really into a book series and make it their entire personality >>>
    2. Grammar isn’t all it’s cracked up to be….
    3. 5th grade back to basics
    #4
    JK-5 ELA
    When students get really into a book series and make it their entire personality >>> · Grammar isn’t all it’s cracked up to be…. · 5th grade back to basics
    10
  • Educational Research
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Out on leave
    2. California New Teachers (1–5 Years): Your Voice Matters!
    3. Future teachers researching "Brain Rot" – Looking for resources, ideas, and advice!
    #5
    Educational Research
    Out on leave · California New Teachers (1–5 Years): Your Voice Matters! · Future teachers researching "Brain Rot" – Looking for resources, ideas, and advice!
    10

Product recommendations

  • used textbooks and professional development books
    1 post in the past month
    1. Where is the best place to sell used textbooks and professional development books?
    #1
    used textbooks and professional development books
    Where is the best place to sell used textbooks and professional development books?
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ELATeachers for?
Best for Teachers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ELATeachers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ELATeachers have?
Roughly 40K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ELATeachers on?
r/ELATeachers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ELATeachers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ELATeachers is organized under Teachers.
How do I join r/ELATeachers?
You can join r/ELATeachers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.
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