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United Nations Day: Celebrating Global Citizenship and Cooperation

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October 24 marks a milestone event for the United Nations: the 75th anniversary of the UN Charter. Founded as a collective action to support peace, development, and human rights, the UN is represented by 193 sovereign states. This year’s United Nations Day celebration focuses on global cooperation for building a better future.  This anniversary serves … read more »

Digital Citizenship Week

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Each year during the third week of October, schools set aside time to emphasize and teach the importance of good digital citizenship and methods to help students become responsible digital citizens. In addition to understanding appropriate online behavior, raising awareness of proper online behavior teaches students essential skills in critical thinking, leadership, and relevant social … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Classroom, Inc. Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Classroom, Inc. and discussed the application of both the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to help you integrate Classroom, Inc. into your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions about how to use this tool and also shares classroom use ideas by subject. How … read more »

Celebrate the Foundations of America in Your Classroom this Fall!

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Celebrate the foundations of the United States during the lead-up to the election this fall! International Day of Democracy is celebrated on September 15th, United States Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are both held on September 17th, and our National Election Day is November 3rd. International Day of Democracy was started to give the world … read more »