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The Essentialist’s Guide to Teacher Planning
Overwhelmed with teacher planning this year? This 6-step framework will help you plan for in-person, remote, or hybrid teaching situtations.
Professional Development
All teachers need professional development. Why not make it meaningful to your individual teaching practice? In this area, you'll find a wide variety of ways you can keep your own creative juices flowing. Be sure to dig into the subtopics for more specific PD opportunities.
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Classroom Management
First Week of School Activities During COVID
Back-to-school in COVID makes the traditional first week of school activities a little more challenging.
Classroom Management
Creating a Classroom at Home
Looking to create a classroom at home for remote learning this fall?
Classroom Management
Closing Out the School Year
If you're looking for a few simple things you can do for closing out the school year and feel good about heading into summer, try these 5 steps.
Student Groups
Amplifying Artists and Musicians of Color
Here are some of artists of color - painters, musicians & poets - who are using their art forms to express what is, many times, emotions beyond words.
Resources
10 Creative Documentaries to Binge this Summer (2020)
Looking for something good to watch? Try one of these 10 creative documentaries.
Resources
2020 Summer Teaching Reading List
Every book on our 2020 summer reading list is something that shares inspiration, conversation, or at least a few helpful new ideas.
Classroom Management
10 Ideas for a Holiday Countdown
Check out these holiday ideas to keep students engaged with their learning, while expressing themselves through various arts media.
Classroom Management
Tis’ the Season for STEAM Learning
STEAM learning doesn’t have to be formal. Educators can design a variety of STEAM learning experiences to engage students during every season.
Classroom Management
Believe in the Magic
Find the magic in each and every one of your students - and when you can’t, look harder.
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