The Importance of Play in Schools
Beloved educator and children’s television host Fred Rogers once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But
Beloved educator and children’s television host Fred Rogers once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But
April is National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM)! Now is an excellent time to teach your students about the rich culture and contributions of Arab
Music has the power to calm minds, inspire joy, and help people process tough emotions all at once. But did you know that teaching children
When families are engaged in their child’s education, everyone benefits. Student scores improve, families become empowered, and educators can build healthier school communities. But while
Classrooms in the United States are more diverse—culturally and linguistically—than ever before.[15] Yet schools are often structured to exclude students from marginalized communities. In many
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” –Mark Twain (but not really).[1] Thanks to the
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
One of the most important factors in a child’s school success, even more so than economic or social status, is parental or family empowerment. How
Teachers, we know how hard it can be to plan remote activities that are engaging and educational. Luckily, there are plenty of Internet resources available
Over the past couple of decades, teachers have seen a new generation of students: those who have never known a world without the Internet. Many
