Chronic Absenteeism Is a Serious Issue: Teachers Weigh In
Schools face a lot of challenges these days. Lack of funding, teacher shortages, curriculum restrictions, and general safety concerns make […]
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Can Your Students Recognize Bias? 8 Strategies That Can Help
We’ve all seen it: A student turns in a paper full of info from Wikipedia or TikTok, and when you
24+ Fun Activities To Honor Hispanic Heritage Month
I used to think I don’t need to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month because I celebrate our culture every day. But
What Trump’s Dismantling of the Department of Education Means for Teachers
President Trump campaigned on the idea of dismantling the Department of Education (DOE). In February, he put out an executive
Idaho Bans “Everyone Is Welcome Here” Posters. Teachers Want to Know—Who Isn’t?
This summer, Idaho joined a growing list of states introducing restrictions on what teachers can and can’t say or show
150 Debate Topics for Middle School Students (Free Printables!)
When students learn to debate, they gain valuable life skills. Debates teach kids to research their topic, make informed choices,
3 Ways To Help Texas Hill Country
On July 4, 2025, the Guadalupe River in Texas surged more than 26 feet in under an hour. The resulting
Dear Teacher Dealing With the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster
Teachers in Texas: Our hearts break for the grief and terror you’re experiencing right now. For yourselves, for your own
Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Stories in Schools: Teacher Perspective
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling allowing parents in Maryland—and potentially nationwide—to request opt-outs
Federal Court Blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
A panel of federal judges blocked Louisiana’s plan to post the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. For many