September 15th marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the culture and recognize specific achievements throughout history.
Author: Monet Hendricks
Twenty Years Later: Teaching September 11th
The twentieth anniversary of September 11, 2001, is this year, and although it is a sensitive topic to teach, coming together as a class to commemorate the event can lead to profound learning and impactful lessons in unity and empathy.
10+ Asian Pacific Americans to Celebrate this Heritage Month
May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the specific achievements made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout history.
What RBG Means to Me: A Personal Reflection
In early 2019, I walked into an exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles that exponentially expanded my love and respect for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The Teacher’s Guide to Educational Funding in K-12 Schools
Funding for public education can be a tricky topic to comprehend fully.
8 Memoirs That Will Impact Your Social Studies Students
An impactful memoir has long-lasting effects on its reader.
Changes in K-12 Education To Watch in 2020
This year has already proven to be a whirlwind for many schools and districts across the nation.
4 Reasons to Read Aloud in the Social Studies Classroom
When educators think about reading aloud to students, they often picture circle-time in an elementary classroom where a teacher reads a short story to the class.