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August Is Awesome!
Ready or not, Back to School is coming soon (if you haven't already gone back). Did you know that August is also the birth month of some pretty awesome people? Maria Montessori (1870), Alan Jay Lerner (1918), and Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809) were all born this month. Birthdays, anniversaries, and upcoming events can provide inspiration for teaching students about past and current events and the amazing individuals who contribute to history, literature, and more!
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Equality for All
Help your students to understand the importance of equality for all. Prepare your students for Women's Equality Day (the anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment in 1920) and I Have a Dream Day with these resources for researching Martin Luther King, Jr and famous women from history.
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Learning Opportunities for you and your students!
Summer may be winding down, but our comprehensive professional learning workshops continue. Try out one of our virtual sessions (OK2Ask®) or join our Twitter chat focused on getting ready for Back to School. And for those looking to get more organized this school year, our recent blog post highlights a tool you can use for classroom organization and beyond!
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Happy Birthday Orville WrightNational Aviation DayTake your students' learning off the ground with these resources about aviation and the Wright brothers. Find books, interactive websites, and more to share in your science and history lessons. |
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Starting September 19thOur Fall Book Study Is Around the Corner!Take a professional learning journey through collaboration, technology, and inspiration with our upcoming Fall Book Study! [ SAVE THE DATE! ] We kick off our fall book study the week of September 19th. [ REGISTER TODAY! ] Seats are limited. |
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Trio of TechnologySummer Virtual Workshops Continue to Sizzle!Our summer professional learning series (OK2Ask) has only a few weeks left! [ COMING UP ] We have a trio of informative sessions remaining. Join us for Class Hacks Using Microsoft Office, Meet Google Classroom, or 3 Cool Tools for the Primary Classroom. |
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Get Organized with SignUp GenuisOrganization Tool for School and Beyond!Our recent blog post highlights the many ways you can use SignUp Genius to organize your students, volunteers, events, and much more. The post includes specific ideas, video tutorials, and links to additional resources. |
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Share with Our Tech CoachesBack to School Twitter ChatCome tweet with our K12 tech coaches! Get in gear for Back to School. Learn about new tools to organize and engage. Share your own tips and tricks with other chat participants. [ JOIN OUR CHAT ] Join us on Thursday, August 17th at 8pm Eastern. |
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Important Peacekeeping Roles for YouthVote Now in Our Weekly PollInternational Youth Day is in August, a day to spotlight young people’s inclusion in the peace and security agenda. Do you plan to do anything to commemorate this day with your students? |
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