Teacher, students collaborate to make classroom library a shared space
When Connecticut middle school teacher Katie Durkin decided her classroom library could use “a serious facelift,” she turned to…
New DOE resource supports student mental health
On Oct. 19, the U.S. Department of Education released “Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health…
Education community must step up for teachers’ wellness
Teachers are not only supposed to support the social and emotional well-being of students, they are also expected to…
Lessons learned from remote teaching
Rather than focus on learning loss that may have occurred during the pandemic, South Carolina high school teacher Lauren…
Putting movement into classroom learning
Incorporating physical activity into classrooms “isn’t just good for kids’ bodies, it’s also a powerful tool for improving learning…
AFT gives Share My Lesson a refresh
The online resource Share My Lesson has been relaunched, and the updated version “reflects what educators, school staff and…
Free lessons available for Indigenous Peoples Day
Oct. 11 is Indigenous Peoples Day, and there are myriad free resources available online suitable for the classroom. AFT’s…
Survey: COVID stress, risk weigh down about half of K-12 employees
More than 50 percent of K-12 employees most commonly reported feeling stressed about COVID-19 at work, according to a…
Push to ban certain books tied to critical race theory debate
The nonprofit American Library Association this year has experienced a rise in challenges to books about racism and black American history, writes…
PreK-12 leaders troubled by staff shortages, students’ lack of social interaction
AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera hosted a virtual roundtable Sept. 28 with prekindergarten-12 leaders for them to share their…
First issue of Learning for Justice magazine out now
Learning for Justice magazine, a Southern Poverty Law Center project recommended for grades 6-12, has released its first issue….
Workshop focuses on preparedness for new teachers
Join author Dr. Tina H. Boogren for a virtual Solution Tree workshop Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 that’s designed…
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