#DidYouKnow 1975 was recognized as International Women’s Year? That year, the United Nations General Assembly began celebrating March 8th as International Women’s Day. By 2014, it was celebrated in more than 100 countries and had been made an official holiday in more than 25.
"Truly restorative practices can’t be instituted overnight. They require a foundation of inclusion and trust—and experts say it’s vital that educators understand the steps, structural change and coalitions it takes to get there."
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The coronavirus was closing schools in China more than a month ago. A teacher who was in the thick of it passes on best practices for online learning.
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Art can be a center or station activity, giving students a way to access a new social studies unit in addition to the assigned readings.
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Visited our downtown courthouse building today in St. Louis. Looked at several different primary source documents from the early 19th century. Social studies teachers, how do you incorporate primary source documents into your curriculum? I’d love to learn from you! #edchat
Seventy-five years ago today during the Battle of #IwoJima75, Marines claimed Mount Suribachi and raised the American flag at its summit, creating an unforgettable and iconic moment in American history and patriotism. #WeAreIwo.
Starting this book by Tiffany Jewell on the effects and impact racism has had in our society. Definitely a good read for kids and adults alike. #letstalkaboutit#EducationMatters#goodreads
Building a strong classroom community can be as simple as spending just a little time each day in a circle, where kids can connect and share with each other.
Today marks 75 years since the Marine Corps launched an amphibious assault onto the island of Iwo Jima, beginning one of the bloodiest battles in our nation’s history. Join us over the next 36 days as we honor the uncommon valor that was a common virtue because #WeAreIwo.