Making Summer Travel for Teachers Affordable
Got summer on your mind? Let’s hear from experienced Teacher-Traveler, Andi Webb about her tips on seeing the world affordably on vacations from school.
Inspiration for Global Education
Ideas and expert interviews on how to add global education to your life (by travel, reading, or resources) and your classroom teaching (by books, curriculum, sparks, and more).
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.
Why to STOP Saying “They Grow Up So Fast” About Kids
Learn why it’s upsetting, hurtful, and problematic to say things like “kids grow up so fast,” “You’re growing up too fast,” or “Stop getting so big” to children.
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 …