Teaching Students About Deepfakes & Modified Images

The modification of media has been happening for a very long time. The image above was published in 1902 as a depiction of General Grant at City Point. According to the Library of Congress, this is actually three photos combined in to one: the head is from an image of Grant at his Cold Harbor, … read more »

Celebrating American Artists: Integrating Art into Your Classroom with SchoolAI

August is American Artist Appreciation Month, an opportunity to share and celebrate the history and diversity of American poets, dancers, painters, sculptors, and musicians. It is also an opportunity to integrate the study of artists into other curriculum areas, including history, social studies, and language arts. Perhaps you want to acknowledge and celebrate American artists … read more »

Making Space for Juneteenth: Creative Ways to Celebrate and Educate

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the end of slavery in the United States and commemorates the announcement of freedom to enslaved African Americans in Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It offers a profound opportunity to delve into the complexities of American history and the ongoing journey toward … read more »

Juneteenth in the Classroom: Exploring History Through Timelines, Stories, and Student Projects

On June 19, 1895, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with life-changing news: the Civil War had ended two years prior, and all enslaved individuals were now free. Despite the belated announcement, the city erupted in joyous celebrations filled with prayers, feasting, and lively singing and dancing. June 19 is an annual commemoration within the … read more »

Beyond the Digits: Elevating Your Pi Day Celebrations with Music, Art, and Technology

What did Pi say when asked if they could explain what Pi Day was again? “I don’t want to repeat myself.” On March 14, 1988, physicist and San Francisco Science Museum employee Larry Shaw revolutionized how we celebrate mathematics by organizing the first-ever Pi Day. This date, representing the first three digits of Pi, also … read more »