Ramadan is a festive and holy time in Islam, meant for togetherness and community. There are nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide, and 98% of them celebrate Ramadan. For some Muslim students, however, this time can sometimes be lonely or isolating,...
A Basic Framework For Teaching Critical Thinking In School by Terrell Heick In What Does Critical Thinking Mean?, we offered that ‘(c)ritical thinking is the suspension of judgment while identifying biases and underlying assumptions to draw accurate conclusions.’ Of course,...
Cybersecurity 101: Essential Tips for Students & Teachers The rise of digital learning has transformed education, providing unprecedented connectivity and opportunities. However, this shift also brings serious challenges, particularly in online privacy and security. To navigate this evolving landscape, both...
Why People Play Video Games Why We Play Video Games: How Our Desire For Games Shapes Our World was first published in Game Informer magazine and then on gameinformer.com by Ben Reeves Gamers have spent countless hours saving princesses, dodging bullets, and...
For decades, teachers have come together through their associations and unions to secure important protections and opportunities, from litigation support to contract and salary negotiation to professional learning and more. Together the supports provided by union membership have benefited millions...
March is National Reading Month, which makes it the perfect time to check out all the new reads available for the classroom and beyond! Here are the new books for March 2025 that we’re most excited to get our hands...
Dear We Are Teachers, I dread Valentine’s Day for many reasons as a middle school teacher, but among them is my school’s horrible Valentine Gram PTO fundraiser. It’s essentially a candygram system, but with levels that range from a $2...
Helen Keller inspired the world by learning to speak, read, and communicate expertly despite being both blind and deaf. Throughout her life, she had much to say on a variety of topics, and her writings and speeches are full of...
We all know a diamond is someone’s best friend, so why not a teacher? Whether you’re on the hunt for a new glimmer of joy for yourself or seeking to put a sparkle in a loved one’s eye, the good...
As teachers, we know our classroom is our stage, and every good show depends on seamless transitions and setups. Perhaps as we head into the new year, better organization for our classroom is one of our goals—we can all agree...
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