Celebrating Black History Month in the Classroom
February is National Black History Month in America. It’s a month devoted to learning about the struggles for freedom and equality Black Americans have faced
February is National Black History Month in America. It’s a month devoted to learning about the struggles for freedom and equality Black Americans have faced
It’s crucial to provide your students with books that explore a diverse breadth of identities and experience for two reasons, both of which tie into
To solve a problem they are struggling with, some students need only to “think outside the box.” This tactic is called divergent thinking, and it
One of the most effective ways to supercharge your students’ ability to learn, connect, and grow, all while managing your own workload, is to establish
As remote learning continues (or begins again) in classrooms around the country, many teachers are left with a decision. Are real-time lessons best? Or would
Conflict: It’s great for drama, and an inescapable part of human progress, but it can make for fraught situations in the classroom. Conflict can happen
The U.S. Department of Education recently released non-regulatory guidelines about early learning and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). According to the department, the guidance
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced $2.8 million in funding for a Preschool Pay for Success grant competition for state, local and tribal governments interested
In recent years, quality prek education has received more policy attention—an important step toward providing quality programs at this critical time in early childhood development. But
You may know your ABCs but what about your XYZs, as in generations? It’s so easy to put together a classroom Facebook group or send
Did you know that over one-half of all students will experience a traumatic event by the time they reach adulthood?[8] Each year, educators teach several
Depending on how we use it, technology can be either a priceless tool or endless distraction. Through computers, smartphones, and tablets, we have a wealth
To solve a problem they are struggling with, some students need only to “think outside the box.” This tactic is called divergent thinking, and it
As an educator, it’s both normal and important to guide your students through challenging discussions in class. Your students are affected by social, political, and
For many students, December’s an especially memorable time of year, with winter activities, pageants, and classroom parties during the days before break. In much of
