Middle school students faced plenty of issues even before the social, political, and economic upheavals of today. At the same time, challenges to what students are allowed to read in school have made some of their experiences even more marginalized...
Fourth grade is a magical time for reading growth. With increasingly profound themes and complex topics, the best chapter books for 4th graders can inspire and stretch readers. They allow kids to both see themselves in stories and build knowledge...
Artificial intelligence (AI)—computer systems that are used to perform tasks that involve reasoning, decision-making, and creating—is the latest technology to challenge education. Like computers and the internet before it, AI promises to change the future of work. And that means...
Are you teaching students about the art of video editing this year? Or do you enjoy photo and audio editing as a fun pastime or after-school side gig? Either way, teachers can get 40% off editing software with CyberLink! Teachers...
Having regular opportunities to speak English in low-pressure, supportive settings can make a huge difference in the confidence, language development, and sense of belonging of our multilingual students. Whether it’s chatting with a classmate, asking a question at the front...
This list of fun icebreaker questions is perfect for the first day of school, or you can also use them with campers, sports teams, youth groups, and morning meetings. There are options here for icebreaker questions for teens and kids...
We’ve all seen it: A student turns in a paper full of info from Wikipedia or TikTok, and when you ask if they checked their sources, they shrug. Today’s students live online, but few have been taught how to evaluate...
The Caribbean has long been a wellspring of storytelling reflecting rich histories, vibrant cultures, and deep-seated traditions, and its children’s literature is no exception. In 2025, a new wave of Caribbean-authored books promises to captivate young readers with tales that...
The Henry Ford’s inHub learning platform helps teachers prepare students to be world-changing innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs. Through the use of the Model i framework, students learn five actions and six habits that are common in stories of innovators, from the Wright brothers to Rosa Parks....
Dear We Are Teachers, Recently, a friend sent me a video going viral on TikTok. A student had been recording me throughout the year and created a series of clips highlighting my Midwestern accent. It’s innocent enough and I’m not...
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