[ad_1] When most people hear “Title IX,” they immediately think of school sports for girls and women. But that’s only a small part of what this important law entails. Discover the details of what this legislation says and means and who it protects. What is Title IX? Source: Hallmark University This landmark legislation (sometimes written …
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[ad_1] As educators, we play a critical role in shaping how our students understand their identities and their place in their communities. Our identities may include gender, race, religious beliefs, family values, cultures and ethnicities, and disability. For individuals with disabilities, the way they experience disability as part of their identity may differ. This is …
[ad_1] Ever wonder what a day in the life of a teacher really looks like? Each day, from speech-language pathologists to high school biology teachers to substitutes, we are presented with unique challenges and rewards. To showcase this, we’ve compiled a list of videos that take a peek into a day in the life of …
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[ad_1] Last spring, Portland Public Schools, which has included student representatives on its board for several years, passed a pathbreaking climate policy that was co-written by the student representative. Kat Davis, the Oregon district’s advisor for climate justice, a newly created position, said students have been “so important” to the district’s role as a climate …
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[ad_1] Ranzetta recommends that teachers incorporate explainers about financial topics in the news into a weekly lesson. For example, Tara Razi, a teacher at San Marcos High School who uses NGPF’s curriculum, brought an article to her personal finance class about “buy now, pay later,” a newly popular payment practice that allows consumers to make …
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[ad_1] As educators, the desire to see our students succeed runs deep. We want them to thrive, reach their full potential, and be ready for challenges beyond school. But what does it take for students to truly excel in their middle school years? We opened our platform to feedback from 160 middle school teachers regarding …
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[ad_1] You’ve seen the classic movie cliché of the high school prom—the one held in a sweaty gymnasium, bright white lights grossly illuminating the dance floor with measly balloons decorating the bare walls. Why not break this trope and hold the most magical prom your school has ever seen? Check out our list of 25 …
[ad_1] Do you remember eagerly turning over the pages of a new Shel Silverstein book as a child? It’s important to begin encouraging a love of poetry as early as preschool or elementary school. However, it’s also important to remember that poetry can be an intimidating subject to learn (or teach!). How can we make …
[ad_1] If you’ve ever asked a kid to write a poem, you’ve almost certainly heard them say, “But what do I write about?” Coming up with poem ideas can be the hardest part for some young poets. Give them an inspirational start with our roundup of engaging poetry prompts. There are poem ideas here for …
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[ad_1] Hands-on learning is the best way for those little Einsteins in your 1st grade class to discover science. Kids will cheer when you announce that they’ll get to do a real experiment. The activities here are easy for kids to do, with concepts that will help build their science knowledge for the future. Best …
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