Discussion Topics for Teens: “This Teenage Life” Resources
“This Teenage Life” is a great resource for discussion topics for teens: a podcast, website, plus conversation guides for high school students on real issues.
FREE Teen Writing Mentor Texts on Real Topics
Teachers, are you looking for real student writing examples to use in your classroom to get ideas flowing? Teens, are you seeking writing prompts from real kids your age, or …
A Warning About Gifts for Teachers: READ THIS Before You Buy!
“Which holiday gifts should I get for my child’s teachers?” “What is the best teacher appreciation gift, or end of year present?” “How can I show our school’s educators that …
Educational Black and Latina Dolls that Teach History
The quest to find multicultural dolls and toys for kids that teach about Black and Latina accomplishments can be difficult. Happily, experienced educator, Maritere Mix, has started a new venture …
Racial Equity in Global Education: 23 Resources
Equity vs. Equality: Before we dive into this list of articles and resources to support racial equity in global education, let us define a key term. What is the difference …
Using Travel to Make Curriculum More Representative of the World
Want concrete strategies for making what you teach more relevant and globally-connected? Enjoy this powerful and extremely useful interview with New York City Humanities teachers, Stephanie N. Ambarsumyan (of Wandering …
Nice White Parents: DETAILED Summary and Analysis of the Podcast
Racial Segregation in Education… Unfortunately, though six decades have passed since Brown v. Board of Education, school segregation is getting worse… and it hurts us all. One of the chief …
Is Saying “Dark” to Mean “Bad” an Offensive, Racist Metaphor?
The wonderful children’s book Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o and Vashti Harrison ends with the realization that darkness — both in the sky and in skin color — is beautiful and …
“Look Both Ways” by Jason Reynolds: Analysis by a Teacher
A Great Book for Grades 6-8+ The 2019 young adult book Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds is beloved in middle school classrooms and summer reading lists for good reason. …
Creative Drawings that Teach: A Free New Resource!
Looking for a place to find vocabulary words or concepts illustrated with fun, easy-to-understand cartoons? Would it help to have a set of colorfully-drawn, entertaining short stories for kids? Do …