August 4, 2024

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August Events and Observances

August brings a rich tapestry of observances that offer educators unique opportunities to engage students in meaningful discussions and activities. Book Lovers Day on August 9 celebrates the joy of reading, while World Humanitarian Day on August 19 highlights the importance of compassion and global citizenship. Women's Equality Day on August 26 commemorates the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment, and "I Have a Dream" Day on August 28 honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech. These events provide excellent springboards for classroom discussions about literature, global awareness, gender equality, and civil rights.

Let’s Talk About: Book Lovers Day

August 9 is Book Lovers Day—the perfect day to put away your phone, take a break from work, and relax with a good book (or, in this case, a blog post!). This post shares five ideas to try with your students as you celebrate the joy of reading.

Engage your students in reading »

World Humanitarian Day

August 19 is World Humanitarian Day, designated by the UN to advocate for the safety and security of humanitarian aid workers. In honor of this day, we’re sharing a Reading Trek related to "Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom.”

Explore this Reading Trek about the march from Selma to Montgomery »

Women’s Equality Day

Women's Equality Day (August 26) commemorates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which grants women the right to vote. Explore this collection of resources about female pioneers who have changed the world.

Read about Change-making women »

I Have a Dream Day

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. shared words of wisdom for all generations. Keep Dr. King's legacy alive by sharing this curated collection of reviewed resources for students in all grades that includes technology integration ideas.

Share the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. »

This Week at TeachersFirst

Our summer season of OK2Ask virtual workshops ends this week—be sure to sign up for the two remaining workshops. We’re also sharing an opportunity to apply to join our team as a part-time consultant and kindly ask for your input on our weekly poll. 

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Tuesday, 8/6, 6 PM ET

OK2Ask: AI for Differentiation

In this dynamic hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the intersection of AI technology and the pedagogy behind differentiation to empower educators to create inclusive and effective learning environments to meet the unique needs of every student.

Register now »
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Wednesday, 8/7, 6 PM ET

OK2Ask: Tech Tools Smackdown: Multilingual Learner Edition

Join us for this fast-paced tech tool smackdown where we'll compare and contrast some of TeachersFirst contributors' favorite resources for supporting multilingual learners. Get ready to hear about features, functionalities, and classroom implementation.

Register now »
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Apply to join the TeachersFirst team

Calling Passionate & Creative Educators

We’re seeking highly knowledgeable and engaging educators to join our team as content contributors, blog writers, web reviewers, and workshop presenters. Help us save teachers time by delivering what they need, when they need it!

Learn more about this opportunity and TeachersFirst »
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Weekly Poll

This week, our poll asks, "In honor of Book Lovers Day, what is your favorite way to read a book?” Once you click submit, you can view the responses of other educators.

How will you read on Book Lovers Day? »

More to Explore at TeachersFirst

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