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Julia Thompson August 05, 2015

10 Productive Choices That Will Get Your School Year Off to a Great Start!

At the start of a new school year, many of the tasks teachers have to complete are physical ones such as arranging desks; creating bulletin boards; and tracking down books, resources and supplies. The time spent on these tasks, although important, is not nearly as valuable as time spent reflecting on the choices we can make to ensure our school days run smoothly and productively.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 30, 2015

Chicago debates how to stem gun violence

Essential question: What can communities do to encourage business investment in under-resourced neighborhoods?

Share My Lesson July 29, 2015

Boy Scouts Lift Ban on Gay Adult Leaders

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On July 27, 2015, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) officially ended its controversial and long-standing ban on adult leaders who are openly gay. The Scouts’ 80-member national executive board approved the resolution that drops its blanket restriction on openly gay adult leaders and employees.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 28, 2015

Politicians rethink criminal justice

President Barack Obama and Republicans are having a rare moment of agreement over the need to change the U.S. criminal justice system.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 22, 2015

Greek parliament approves controversial bailout deal

Greece is struggling to accept a deal with the European Union that will raise taxes and enforce economic changes that will make everyday life harder. The alternative was a banking crisis that could have crushed the economy and sent Greece spinning away from the European Union.

Amber Chandler July 22, 2015

Five Tips for Elevating Your Teacher Voice

Repeat after me: I am an expert in (fill in the blank with your subject). It sounds like this: I am an expert at teaching English. Practice it until you believe it. The teaching profession is under the microscope and constantly is being questioned. If we don’t choose to stare back and answer with confidence, then we can’t be surprised when non-educators think they know what is better for students than those of us in the classroom.

PBS News Hour Classroom July 17, 2015

5 things to know about Congress’ rewrites of No Child Left Behind

WASHINGTON — No one thinks it’ll be easy, but the House and Senate are embarking on negotiations to merge two differing education bills that would rewrite the nation’s much-criticized No Child Left Behind education law.

Ami Turner DelAguila July 17, 2015

Ami Turner’s 10 Favorite Education Apps

There are so many apps and digital tools available today, it can be a daunting task to identify the best ones. When looking for educational tools, searching through the pool of available apps can seem downright impossible. Below is a list of apps—some made specifically for educators and others that have applications in the classroom. Most of these are free, but a few do charge a fee or have in-app purchases.

Marlana Martinelli July 08, 2015

22 Things We Found on Share My Lesson That We Just Love!

Editor's Note: This blog post by Marlana Martinelli originally appeared on We Are Teachers.

Not In Our Town July 01, 2015

After Charleston: Lessons for Educators and Students

When we help one another, accept one another and learn from one another, our actions create a force that is stronger than violence and hatred.This summer, the eyes of the nation have focused on Charleston, S.C., where the community has galvanized and is standing together after 21-year-old Dylann Roof gunned down nine African-Americans during Bible study on June 17. It is in times like this that we turn to leaders in our communities to work toward healing and solutions.