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What type of music is your favorite is your students’ favorite? Jazz probably isn’t the first genre that comes to mind, but April is a great time to explore all it has to offer. Jazz is an immensely popular and uniquely American form of music. Originating in New Orleans late in the 19th century, jazz … read more »
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Every month of the school year is essential to a student’s development. The month of March is a time to celebrate the fantastic middle-level educators that empower students to reach their full potential. The middle-level grades present many challenges and are a particular time in a student’s development. Physical, intellectual, and emotional developments underlie … read more »
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March is Women’s History Month! The 2022 theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate women and their role in history and the world. Quality resources for teaching Women’s History Month are plentiful! Reading a book is a great way to learn more about women’s history! There are … read more »
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If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. —Nelson Mandela The first whole week of March is National Foreign Language Week (NFLW). The purpose of the week and the various activities sponsored is to help make … read more »
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Each March, schools celebrate Music in Our Schools Month. What began as a statewide celebration in New York in 1973 is now a month-long focus for schools around the country. This event aims to raise awareness of and support for music education for all students. It’s not difficult to find information supporting the vital role … read more »
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It is time to prepare for Youth Arts Month, which takes place each March. It’s a celebration of the positive influence of visual arts in the curriculum. According to Wikipedia, visual arts include many forms, such as painting, photography, graphic design, interior design, and industrial design. The theme for 2021-2022 is Art Connects Us, which encourages sharing … read more »
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“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” ― Albert Einstein A tradition since 1926, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides celebrate World Thinking Day on February 22, scouting founder Lord Baden-Powell’s birthday. The Girl Guides and Girl Scouts dedicated this day to thinking … read more »
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National Engineers Week is February 20–26, 2022! What better time to engage in engineering and design thinking activities in your classroom?! Engineering and design thinking can open up a whole new world of innovation and creativity for students. National Engineers Week offers many opportunities to introduce your students to the world of engineering. Introduce them … read more »
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School Counselors provide a unique and vital role within their schools. According to the American School Counselor Association (ACSA), they “lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students.” Their role includes support for both the academic and social-emotional needs of the students served. This year’s National School Counseling Week theme is School Counseling: … read more »
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Each year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day on or about January 27. It serves as a reminder of the Holocaust, a tribute to the victims of the atrocities, and a time for UNESCO to reaffirm its commitment to countering antisemitism and other forms of racial intolerance. … read more »