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

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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 »

Creative Activities for Copyright in the Classroom

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Digital tools and resources have revolutionized the way our students learn and create. Our students consume and make music, videos, images, and artwork for school projects and personal interests daily. However, many students perceive copyright as primarily about restrictions, making it seem like copyright is a barrier to creativity rather than something that supports and protects … read more »

Let’s Talk About: 4 Activities for Oral Language Practice

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As teachers, we have the unique opportunity to witness the transformative power of authentic spoken communication practice in our students. This not only cultivates essential language skills but also nurtures confidence, creativity, and learner agency. Today, let’s embark on a journey of exploration with four cross-curricular engaging activity ideas that harness student voice while fostering … read more »

Environmentally Conscious Classrooms: Reducing Paper Use in STEM Lessons

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global to-do list for improving the world by 2030. The seventeen goals address different aspects of sustainable development, ranging from poverty to gender equality. Goal 13, climate action, addresses the need to confront climate change head-on, urging all of Earth’s citizens to cut down on greenhouse gases, prepare … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: FigJam – Part 1

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FigJam is a versatile online whiteboard that excels at fostering classroom collaboration. Its comprehensive suite of built-in tools, enables groups to brainstorm, draw, paste images, add sticky notes, and organize information visually—all in real time. The platform provides infinite space for adding templates, drawings, and areas dedicated to conversations and projects. Interactive elements like emojis, … read more »