Here are the amazing professionals and heroes we learned about for this year’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Dr. Judy Chu In 2009, Dr. Judy Chu became the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress. Before becoming a congresswoman, she served on the Board of Education for Garvey School District in 1985. Click here to read … Continue reading
We’ve handpicked these 10 quotes on education, learning, and just being who you are to inspire you and your students. We hope you enjoy them! What is your favorite inspirational quote? Share with us in the comments below.
Visual aids can provide a more dynamic and interactive learning experience for students. Mind maps are a visual tool used to organize information and ideas in a structured and hierarchical manner. This technique allows students to explore and synthesize complex ideas, which can be particularly helpful in K-12 classrooms where students are often introduced to … Continue reading
While academic learning is important, developing students’ resilience and coping skills to lead healthy and successful lives is just as critical. Use these 5 tips to help your students alleviate their worries. Encourage students to prioritize their physical health by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, and engaging in regular exercise. This can help reduce … Continue reading
New to SEL? This blog covers the 5 Core SEL competencies. Content: 1. Self-awareness Building self-knowledge about one’s emotions, values, and roles in the community and their impacts on behavior helps students develop healthy relationships. 2. Self-management Teaching self-management requires teachers to understand student experience and perspective to better support students as they learn to … Continue reading
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