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October Awareness

October is a month rich with educational initiatives and awareness campaigns. This week, we’re sharing resources for Red Ribbon Week, which promotes drug prevention; Character Counts Week, which emphasizes ethical values; Digital Citizenship Week, which focuses on responsible online behavior; and National Bullying Prevention Month, which combats bullying in schools and communities. Discover a wealth of resources, tools, and activities you can integrate into your curriculum to foster safer, more inclusive environments for students.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is the nation's most extensive drug prevention awareness campaign. Discover resources to educate youth about the dangers of substance abuse, promote healthy choices, and unite communities in a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

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Character Counts Week

Character Counts Week is an annual event that promotes the Six Pillars of Character—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Check out this collection of books about people who showed character during adverse times.

Ready about Mary Garber, Harriet Tubman, and others »

Digital Citizenship Week

Empower your students to navigate the online world responsibly. This collection shares resources about online safety, digital literacy, ethical behavior, and more. Explore tools that will help learners become savvy and respectful digital citizens.

Skim this list for resources to share with your students »

National Bullying Prevention Month

To observe National Bullying Prevention Month, our editors have curated a collection of some of the best resources related to bullying. Find valuable ideas and strategies that will help students and adults say no to bullying in the classroom and online.

Share these resources with students and families to erase bullying »

This Week at TeachersFirst

We are excited to share information about Globetracker, our geographical choose-your-own-adventure story that starts this week. We also invite you to join us this Tuesday for our next OK2Ask virtual workshop, check out our Infusing Technology Blog, and participate in our weekly poll.

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Join the worldwide mission to find Dewey

Globetracker's Mission

Take your students on a virtual, choose-your-own-adventure geography journey around the continents of the world! Engage your students in stories about main characters Meri and Geo and learn geography terms, see landmarks, and practice map skills.

Take off with us as we search for Dewey, the truth-sniffing dog »
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Tuesday, 10/8, 7 PM ET

OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire with Simulations

Learn how to integrate learning simulations like Quandry and MissionUS into your classroom! Whether you're new to educational simulations or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical techniques to share!

Register now »
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Catch up on recent posts

Infusing Technology Blog

If you’re looking for a great mix of classroom topics and professional learning, check out our Infusing Technology Blog! Some recent posts include “Math Storytelling: Using AI to Create Engaging Lessons,” and “Tech Tool of the Month: Kialo Edu.”

Use the search option to find what you need »
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Share your thoughts with our community

Weekly Poll

This week, our poll asks, "Of the following topics, which are you most likely to include in your lessons?" Share your choice and view the responses of other educators.

What observation are you most to include in your class activities? »

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