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.
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).
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. …
Tempted to Quit Teaching to Find Jobs Abroad for Adventure?
Considering leaving the classroom to live overseas? Learning can continue after changing careers to find other jobs abroad! Teaching Traveling: Welcome to Derek Hartman who has powerful experience in this …
Visiting Beijing as a Proud Parent at the Paralympic Games
From the Great Wall of China to pandas and other attractions… This mother explored all around Beijing while seeing her son compete in the Paralympics. Teaching Traveling: Welcome, Lesley! Tell …
Examples of Microaggressions: a Lesson and Definition in Cartoons
Everyday language can hurt. These drawings show how words can offend, even when not meant to. In our increasingly interconnected world, ultimately every teacher — and person — needs skills …