There Are No Bad Kids
After almost five decades of teaching, educator Betty Wallach has concluded that there is no such thing as a bad kid. In this blog, she shares stories that illustrate her conclusion.
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Responding to Crisis Within A Tiered Supports System: A Collaborative Approach to School Crisis Planning
Your school crisis plan should reflect the four key principles of the overall tiered support system discussed in this blog.
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PreK-12 Halloween Activities for Distance Learning and Hybrid Models
Halloween may be a little different this year—but you can still find creative ways to help kids enjoy and learn from the sights, sounds and stories of the spooky season! See below for nine great ideas for Halloween activities with your students—in person, remotely or to suggest to parents. We’ve also included a lesson on the Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos), the tradition that originated in Mexico centuries ago to honor and remember departed family members.
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The Great Thanksgiving Listen: Helping Students Create History
The Great Thanksgiving Listen is a national movement empowering young people to create an oral history by recording an interview with an elder.
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Valuing Civic Education and Democratic Participation
Director of Share My Lesson Kelly Booz shares her thoughts on the importance of democratic participation and civic education.
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What Makes A Swing State Swing?
Do you think it’s fair that candidates for president end up targeting much of their campaigning toward a swing state like Ohio? Why or why not?
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Teaching About COVID-19 With Podcasts
Listenwise has published a wide variety of podcast lessons to support teaching and learning about COVID-19.
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Responding to Crisis Within A Tiered Support System: The Importance of A School Crisis Plan
The crisis component of a tiered support system allows for students who are experiencing disruptions in their health, mood, behavior, and/or skill development to receive support immediately.
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‘Si, se puede!’ New Citizens Get Ready to Vote
The day an immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen is always a proud and exciting occasion. But this year, there’s even more to celebrate: New citizens will get to vote in November.
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