Summer is the perfect time for students to explore their creativity through maker projects and design challenges! These activities give students the freedom to create, experiment, and engage in self-directed learning, using materials found at home or provided in kits sent from school. Whether short and simple or long-term and immersive, maker projects encourage problem-solving, … read more »
Are you ready to transform your teaching materials? Canva’s Magic AI can help you create, transform, and edit documents, images, and presentations that magically save you time and engage your students. Many of Canva’s AI Magic tools are only available in pro accounts, but you can access them for free by creating an educator account. … read more »
Jazz, to me, is a living music. It’s a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people. Dexter Gordon As April winds down, there’s still time to honor Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) and reflect on the incredible contributions of jazz musicians throughout history. Established by the National Museum … read more »
On March 26, 1874, one of America’s most beloved poets was born. Robert Frost, known for his New England settings and his colloquial poetic verses, created some of the world’s most well-known lines of poetry that continue to speak to readers today. Frost can tap into the emotions of the average person and leverage that … read more »
What story is your classroom waiting to tell? Engage your students in exploring their stories on World Storytelling Day, March 20th! This year’s theme, ‘Deep Water,’ offers endless creative possibilities—whether your class dives into its literal meaning, uses it as a symbol of emotions or challenges, or charts their own imaginative course. It’s your classroom, … read more »
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, a celebration of the importance of CTE for all students hosted by the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE). But what does high-quality CTE look like? ACTE’s Program of Study Framework outlines elements and more than ninety supporting criteria to answer this question for all grade … read more »
It seems that every time you open your inbox, another artificial intelligence (AI) tool promises to revolutionize education. Does this sound familiar? While the AI revolution has created a wave of educational tools, some have already proven their worth in classrooms nationwide. As educators, we’ve watched artificial intelligence transform everything from crafting the perfect lesson … read more »
A date which will live in infamy Franklin D. Roosevelt Each year, we commemorate Pearl Harbor Day to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This significant event led to the United States’s consequential decision to declare war on Japan and enter World War … read more »
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela, South African civil rights activist December 10 is Human Rights Day, which commemorates the day that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In 1948, a committee led by Eleanor Roosevelt presented 30 … read more »
In a recent post, we discussed how phenomena can transform teaching and learning by serving as a catalyst that sparks curiosity and student engagement. This idea translates across all grade levels and subjects because it presents students with real-world situations and questions that ignite imaginations and inspire inquiry-based learning. To effectively integrate phenomena into your … read more »