Date: January 29, 2024 As hip hop evolves, it remains a dynamic force, responding to contemporary challenges and contributing to the ongoing fight for equality and justice. Incorporating hip hop into education around Black History Month provides an opportunity to explore the cultural richness, resilience, and artistic expressions within the Black community, fostering a deeper…

Date: February 24, 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day of unity. Occurring on March 8 each year, the holiday is a celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, as well as a call for advocacy and action to accelerate women’s equality. IWD has been around for over a century, with the…

Date: May 4, 2021 How education has changed in the past year! The stresses that our schools continue to experience are felt by everyone – students, teachers, school staff, and parents are doing what they can to make the best of things. Teachers, like everyone else, were forced to move into the online space with…

Date: April 28, 2021 Wow, this year has been a challenge, hasn’t it? We are all facing unique personal struggles and are also concerned about our students’ well-being and individual learning plans. We want what’s best for our students and may be wracked with guilt when we can’t replicate the long-lost comforts of a traditional…

Date: April 15, 2021 The flow of the school year brings a range of emotions. You’re excited, but maybe a little anxious, you’re energized, but careful to pace yourself, and you’re eager to work with your students, even if you wouldn’t turn down another day of rest. In the midst of a pandemic and great…

Date: February 11, 2021 Creating a positive classroom culture is more important now than ever before as many schools remain in virtual learning. Icebreakers are beneficial for both teachers and students in fostering community, helping everyone get to know each other better, and exposing students to new perspectives. While some of your usual icebreakers might…

Date: February 2, 2021 What happens when we ask why, how, or where? Curiosity is the desire to know more, and it gives us the ability to expand and strengthen our interests. We can become experts in whatever subject area we want. Our curiosity about everything from how a nation’s economy is impacted by multiple…

Date: January 14, 2021 The start of a new year tends to be a time for reflection and pondering resolutions. Some may see the new year as a chance to put 2020 in the past, while others see it as a chance for a fresh start. Setting goals for 2021 may be particularly important as…

Date: January 8, 2021 A new year brings new hope and new opportunities. It’s also time to start thinking about new places to explore when the moment is right. The world is a different place today in so many ways, but our desire to explore and understand it is never dimmed. Now is a perfect…