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The Better Days Project
Mekhi Hill of The Better Days Project shares how to weave mental wellness into arts and STEAM lessons and help students find their voice.
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2026 Teacher Summer Reading List
We've curated 20 of the very best books for teachers this year (plus a bonus pick we couldn't leave out) and are sharing them with you here.
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2025 Summer Teacher Reading List
Explore 20 must-read books for teachers in 2025—covering professional growth, big ideas, and fiction escapes perfect for your summer break.
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2024 Summer Teacher Reading List
This summer, grab our list of the top 20 books for teachers to read while on break.
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Podcasting Ideas for the Classroom
In this short 7 minute video, you'll learn several podcasting ideas for the classroom that you can use right away.
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STEAM Readiness Scale
The STEAM Readiness Scale provides leaders and staff with a tool to determine where they are in their STEAM journey and actions to take next.
Strategies
5 Steps to Stress-free Writing
These 5 simple steps will introduce a stress-free writing strategy that also incorporates the arts.
Classroom Management
2022 Summer Teacher Reading List
The 2022 Summer Teacher Reading List is filled with 20 interesting & inspiring books for you to dive into this season.
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End-of-Year Journal Prompts
As the end of the year approaches, challenge yourself to find just ten minutes a day to reflect and write using these journal prompts.
Classroom Management
The 5 Stages of Burnout
At what point does teacher tired cross over into the dangerous territory of burnout?
Strategies
How to Boost Literacy with Music and Art
Boost literacy with these fun, engaging, and versatile ideas using the magic of music and visual art.
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