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Book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Lupita Aquino, also known as "Lupita Reads" on social media, shares a few book recommendations by Latino authors.
15 Titles with Haitian American Representation to Share with Kids of All Ages
These titles feature Haitian American representation or are by Haitian American authors, including picture books by Tami Charles and YA novels by Ben Phillipe and Ibi Zoboi.
Springfield children 'fearful' amid dozens of bomb threats after false migrant rumors
The dozens of bomb threats and the onslaught of public attention that has befallen a small Ohio city has children living in fear, worried parents said Thursday. A barrage of threats has caused school evacuations and shutdowns.
What Schools Can Do So They Don’t Exclude English Learners From Core Courses
Schools are legally required to ensure English learners have access to English-language instruction. They also have an obligation to ensure such students can access core academic content in mathematics, English language/arts, social studies, and science. Yet not all English learners are enrolled in those core courses in their high school years, according to a new research brief. That puts them at risk of falling behind their classmates and not learning the academic skills they need to complete high school.
21 Nonfiction Titles for Young People in Honor of Latinx Heritage Month
From picture book biographies to historical overviews and reference titles, this roundup spotlights informational texts centering Latinx heritage. Add these works to nonfiction displays from September 15 to October 15 (and every other month of the year).
For this Chicago counselor, fighting the pandemic’s toll on students is hard. Teamwork and restorative practices help.
Counselor Marisa Mathews arrived at Chicago’s Prescott Elementary just as students were returning to the school after pandemic-era remote learning. That meant the former middle school English teacher had to get right to work addressing COVID’s mental health toll on students and a rise in disruptive student behaviors. She says teamwork has been key — from tackling issues with the school’s new behavioral health and climate teams to working more closely with families. The campus has also bet big on embracing restorative practices, including a push to give students the chance to drive conversations about conflicts and school culture.
Promoting Authentic Learning With Multimedia Research Projects
Students can actively demonstrate their learning through inquiry-focused projects that promote creativity.
Integrating Nature Into the Elementary Classroom
Nature-inspired design can reduce stress and create an environment where students are relaxed and ready to learn.
Dual Language in the Desert: California Schools Explore the Potential of New Bilingual Opportunities
After nearly twenty years of mandatory English-only education, California’s bilingual schools are growing because of family demand.
Project-Based Learning Helps Connect Lessons to Students’ Lives
Today’s post wraps up a multipart series offering suggestions about how teachers can help students see that lessons are relevant to their lives outside of school.