The start of a new school year brings a range of emotions. You’re excited, but maybe a little anxious, you’re energized, but careful to pace yourself, and you’re eager to start, even if you woul...

As students and teachers start returning to school, the excitement around a school year together in the classroom is palpable. During the last two years, teachers lamented that their relationships wit...

On the morning of June 6, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history began. The events that took place on the beaches of Normandy, on what would become known as D-Day, would begin the liberation o...

Congratulations! You survived an exceptionally stressful, demanding school year. The end of a school year brings a range of emotions. You may be a little exhausted, and you’re ready for a break, but...

By now, home and school routines are likely well-established. The days may still blend together, making it necessary to have a calendar nearby, but as March arrives, it brings with it the promise of s...

When you think of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-twentieth century, you likely picture Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and other iconic figures. These powerful individual...

As we reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this year, it’s important to help students consider his legacy and draw parallels to today. While his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at t...

There is no doubt that 2020 was a challenging year. As part of the educational community, we experienced many unprecedented challenges that required swift action in order to continue supporting our st...

The end of the year tends to be a time for reflection and pondering resolutions. Some may see the new year as a chance to put 2020 in the past, while others see it as a chance for a fresh start. Setti...

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks taught the world a valuable lesson: we can fight for our beliefs by not tolerating everyday acts of injustice and oppression. Our awareness of these injustices and our ...