The Technology Band-Aid

Most people who know me are aware that I use technology in my classroom, but until this blog, I’ve never talked much about how important I consider it for what happens outside of

"13 Reasons Why" Netflix Series: Considerations for Educators

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Kehkashan Basu—2016 International Children’s Peace Prize winner

It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to Kehkashan Basu, our first guest writer for Kindred Spirits. Kehkashan is the 2016 winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize for her work to protect the environment. 

Teaching Social Justice Through Film: Exploring "Zootopia" with Amber Chandler

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Why does this frog glow?

 #4 News Story of 2017Amy Nordrum of IEEE Spectrum joins Ira to talk about the discovery of the world’s first fluorescent frog in South America.

50/50 Day is May 10th - Sign up Today!

Have you ever wondered how many elected women presidents or prime ministers there have been in the world? Ten, 20, 40? Please hold your guess for a moment. Ask a few of your students.

Thousands Of Russians Take To Streets In Biggest Anti-Government Protest In Years

Listening, but not hearing

By April Brown

U.S. fires missiles into Syria in response to chemical weapons attack

Children’s Day, Book Day (Día) and the Idea of Bookjoy (alegría en los libros)!

By Pat Mora