Teen slang: Are you too mid to understand it, or can you flex with the best of them? Teachers owe it to themselves to stay up on the latest teen lingo, no matter how inscrutable it seems (6-7, anyone?). It...
March is Women’s History Month, the perfect time to explore the many impactful contributions women have made throughout history and are making today. Display these colorful women’s history quote posters in your classroom to spark conversation and reflection and maybe...
When the world shut down in spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas teacher Emily Wilde assumed she’d see her students again in a couple of weeks. Instead, many simply disappeared from her life. The suddenness of it—the unfinished...
Illinois teacher Adam Peterson didn’t plan on becoming a TEDx speaker. But when a classroom kindness project went viral, it didn’t take him long to find the stage. Adam’s talk, “Be the Yellow,” was inspired by the memory of his...
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly woven into everyday life. From the tools students use for homework to the technologies shaping future careers, AI is here to stay. With this in mind, it’s increasingly important for our students to understand what...
How much time does it take to do your hair before you leave for school in the morning? How much time would you like it to take? If the answer is generally “less,” you might want to take a look...
If you’ve been saving up to spoil yourself for the start of the spring semester, you could always go classic with jewelry. So why not check out Grown Brilliance for its sustainable sets and its teacher discount? Educators save 10%...
Air pollution is often invisible to the naked eye, but this memorable experiment makes it impossible to ignore. In this free, ready‑to‑use lesson plan from Ward’s Science, your students create petroleum‑jelly–coated index card particulate traps. After hanging them in various...
April Fools’ Day is a great time to insert some silly, harmless fun into the school day. It’s also a great opportunity to build classroom community, spark laughter, and encourage critical thinking in a low-pressure way. Add this April Fools’...
Introduction Teachers shape students’ intellectual and emotional development, yet many remain under persistent financial strain. Student loan debt is common among educators and often extends well beyond the early years of teaching, influencing mental well-being, job satisfaction, and decisions about...
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