October Events to Enrich Your Classroom
This month, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, contributions, and stories of Hispanic and Latino communities during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Meanwhile, Digital Citizen Week provides the perfect opportunity to explore responsible technology use and online safety with your students. You'll also have the chance to broaden your perspectives through United Nations Day, fostering discussions about global cooperation and cultural understanding. Character Counts Week provides an excellent framework for reinforcing the values and ethical decision-making skills that enable our students to thrive both in and out of the classroom. These celebrations offer natural entry points for cross-curricular learning and meaningful conversations that can make October truly memorable for your students.
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and explore these resources that highlight Hispanic Americans’ many contributions to science, the arts, politics, sports, and American culture.
Learn about people from the past and present »
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Learn how to create responsible digital citizens through digital source evaluation! This blog post is packed with practical strategies to help students critically assess online information and become thoughtful, discerning users of technology.
Help your students become responsible digital citizens »
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Honor United Nations Day by exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with your students. These 17 global goals established by the United Nations address critical issues such as climate action, quality education, and poverty reduction.
Find activities related to the SDGs for your students »
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Character Counts Week provides an ideal opportunity to focus on the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Discover activities and resources to help your students build strong character!
Teach your students that character counts »
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This Week at TeachersFirst
Join us on Tuesday for our next free OK2Ask virtual workshop, check out our Infusing Technology Blog, and participate in our weekly poll.
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Tuesday, 10/7, 7 PM ET
In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how structured prompting frameworks can transform complex AI interactions into straightforward, reliable tools for creating engaging learning experiences. We'll focus on free AI platforms to use in your class.
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Catch up on recent posts
Are you seeking a balanced mix of classroom topics and professional development? Check out our Infusing Technology Blog! Recent posts include "Bringing Poetry to Your Classroom with T.S. Elliot" and "Deeper Thinking with Perspective-Taking Routines."
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Share your thoughts with our community
This week our poll asks, " Does your school participate in Character Counts Week?" Share your reply and immediately view the responses of other educators.
Reply here »
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