Category: Classroom Application

Teaching Economics in Any Classroom: Using EconEdLink to Engage Students of All Ages

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The 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression forever highlighted the importance of understanding economics and intelligent financial decision-making. Today’s students grow up in a world of complex financial systems that demands teaching economic literacy as a crucial life skill.  EconEdLink (reviewed here) shares many teacher-created lessons, activities, and multimedia resources to teach economics … read more »

Celebrating Global Diversity Month

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“We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity, life would be very boring.” – Catherine Pulsifer October is Global Diversity Month, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the different types of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences that make up our school communities. As educators, we have an opportunity to foster an … read more »

TeenTober: A Teacher’s Toolkit for Promoting Reading Culture

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“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” Mark Twain Autumn leaves begin to fall on the East Coast of the United States in October, and a hint of crispness fills the air—the perfect time to grab a cozy spot to read and celebrate the month-long, nationwide literacy … read more »

7 Ways to Support Deaf Students in Your Classroom

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As educators, we are responsible for creating inclusive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all students. International Week of the Deaf takes place from September 24–28 and is the perfect opportunity to highlight the significance of accommodating deaf and hard-of-hearing students in K-12 classrooms. Through the thoughtful use of technology and management … read more »

What Can Your Public Library Do for You?

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What can your public library do for you as a teacher or school librarian? Schools and public libraries working together is a winning combination! Public libraries offer a wide variety of services as well as learning, programming, and collaboration opportunities for teachers and school librarians. Finding your closest public library is a breeze with the … read more »