Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Service for Others

Every year, on the third Monday of January, our nation stops to honor and recognize the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.  His “I Have a Dream” speech urging all people to fight peacefully for democracy and brotherhood is known by all, and is the basis for many classroom lessons on MLK and Civil Rights. … read more »

Digging Deeper: Using Thinking Routines to Build Empathy During African-American History Month

As we celebrate and observe African-American History Month in February, we must recognize the importance of making this topic relevant to students beyond just learning about famous African Americans and their contributions to this country’s history. Including specific activities that promote deeper thinking allows us to deepen understanding while building empathy for others. Developing empathy … read more »

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Year-Round: Bringing His Message of Peace and Justice Into the Classroom

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was January 15th, but Dr King’s message and example have so much wisdom to offer students year-round! MLK Jr. was multifaceted. He was a family man, an organizer, an orator, and a hero to many. He won a Nobel Peace Prize and sparked a nonviolence movement that continues today. His life continues … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Piktochart AI Infographic Generator – Part 2

In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Piktochart AI Infographic Generator and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.  Piktochart AI Infographic Generator is a revolutionary tool for educators (or … read more »

How To Make Every Day Human Rights Day in Your Classroom

“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 »