Review of “In Every Mirror She’s Black,” a Perfect Book Club Novel
A review of the wonderful new novel, In Every Mirror She’s Black by Lola Akinmade Akerstrom about three women in Sweden from different backgrounds. Perfect book club pick!
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40 Halloween Costume Ideas Perfect for Teachers or Family
Get funny, affordable Halloween costume ideas perfect for teachers and the family, including Disney, Star Wars, and Harry Potter.
Useful Advice on Publishing with Students and as a Teacher
Are you a teacher interested in publishing student work, or getting your own ideas or articles out there? Learn useful tips from a veteran educator.
A Young Adult Book About the Tulsa Massacre: “Dreamland Burning”
A Novel That Makes an Important Topic Accessible It is the pleasure of every English teacher to be able to HEARTILY recommend a book — especially one that makes a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
2 Easy Online Distance Learning Assignment Plans: ELA Grades 6-12
Quick, meaningful assignments for students to do at home when they can’t go to school: During this unprecedented school shut-down, teachers and parents around the world are scrambling for lesson …
Traveling or Travelling? Which is Correct Spelling?! Learn Here…
Is the correct spelling Traveled or Travelled? Traveling or Travelling? Traveler or Traveller? Learn rules of which way to write it, adding single or double L by country.