Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

They’re policies, they’re history and they’re hurting kids. Gentrification adds a new layer: the displacement of longtime residents and the erasure of culture. But neighborhood school policies , which tie school enrollment to residential addresses, can also reinforce racial and class-based segregation. So what can we do?

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2025

Indianapolis, IN — Project POTUS, a national middle school history initiative from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, has named winners for this year’s competition. Since the founding of our nation, there have been nearly half a billion American citizens. Of those, over 12,000 of us have served in Congress.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Have you seen examples of that working, and if so, what are some of the best practices to kind of establish the culture that all Ed tech leaders know is important in person? Take the US history course you develop it. Dei has suddenly become a dirty word somehow, but I always felt in our conversations before there was a good thing.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

It even helps students connect to their cultural roots in meaningful ways. 90s Music Bingo Game Retro class reward activity, 1990s history, 90s Spirit Day By Enharmonic Education Rock your ’90s day with a fun Bingo game perfect for all ages. But don’t hit pause there: Music and movement are key players in a child’s development.

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Cal Matters

JULY 16, 2025

Alba, 20, attends College of the Canyons, a large community college north of Los Angeles, where he is studying business and history. Asking for help Christian Alba said he has never turned in an AI-written assignment. He has asked for an outline.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. When you add them to a display, they help class visitors and guests learn about this culture, too.

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Cal Matters

JULY 7, 2025

The task force will use data from a Jewish climate survey to draft a plan supporting Jewish life, antisemitism education and cultural awareness, according to the email. In a campuswide email on April 2, Armstrong announced the formation of an antisemitism task force, which will have its first meeting this fall.

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Edsurge

JULY 3, 2025

But the company canceled the feature after librarians pointed out how it could be abused by releasing their library checkout history and placing borrowing restrictions on accounts — in violation of both the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and student privacy rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it. History can be so vast, one concern that always weighs heavily on new teachers is getting through all the content for everyone. Because the curriculum in a class like AP U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

There are many reasons for the lack of interest in history and other subjects. Increasingly, teachers are embracing the very pop culture that students love, and infusing it into their instruction to engage students and illustrate key concepts. Students agree. So what’s a teacher to do?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In many ways, the history of multicultural education runs parallel with the history of the United States, because we have been an ostensibly multicultural nation from the very beginning. CRT helps bridge the gap between teachers and students, thereby leveraging cultural backgrounds as assets in the learning process.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In preparation for several upcoming significant historical, cultural and societal events, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) has curated a list of live, interactive virtual field trips that educators can access to enrich discussions surrounding Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This year’s 8th most-read story focuses on Black History Month resources educators can use throughout the school year. During Black History Month, educators have the opportunity to delve into the difficult–and often uncomfortable–experiences of Black people in the U.S. and around the world.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2022

(January 28, 2022) – The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration , a veteran expert and thought leader in the virtual learning space, today launched a Black History Month package of fresh and engaging virtual and interactive real-world expeditions for students that cover significant historical, cultural and societal events.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

. — Poptential , a family of free, award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an array of engaging content about the Civil Rights Movement for instruction during Black History Month. history and society. Poptential course packages in American History, World History, U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

History and social studies bad reputations for being boring. History and social studies feel more real as students participate in these interactive and immersive activities. Much of history involves understanding the geography and settings for key events, and with Google Earth , students can explore those places. Google Earth.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

Poptential , a free curriculum that infuses lessons with digital storytelling using pop culture references, also uses SpongeBob SquarePants. Poptential uses a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources. About Certell, Inc.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Even if I had been the wealthiest first-year teacher in history (and I was not), this approach was not sustainable. Related: Resources for creating a school culture of empathy, inclusion, and kindness. How to motivate students & change culture the right way. Everyone wins, and a positive school culture permeates.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and digital high school history series, US History Interactive ©2022 and World History Interactive ©2022 , that promotes a deeper investigation of the past and connects history to the present.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2021

After a year of awe-inspiring progress, Hillsborough County Public Schools CTO Jeremy Bunkley believes K-12 IT leaders need to keep the momentum going to ensure the year’s gains translate to long lasting technology and culture transformation. Foster a culture of understanding.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – presents a curated collection of no-cost content celebrating the careers of Black leaders in STEM for use during Black History Month and beyond.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. When I was a student, I struggled to see my people represented in curricula, so when I design Spanish and social studies classes, I work to decolonize my lessons and reclaim Indigenous history.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

. — Poptential , a family of award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an array of engaging content to illustrate the culture, traditions, and history of Native Americans for National American Indian Heritage Month. Click to tweet. Signed into law by President George H.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Resources for learning and teaching the fullness of Black history all year round. Humanizing pre-colonial history catapulted a spiritual reckoning and unlocked a familiar wholeness for me. From studying African and Black American history, I developed what Joyce E. My desire to know exploded.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – is connecting students to a curated collection of dynamic careers content celebrating Black leaders in STEM during Black History Month and beyond. The array of on-demand resources and an engaging event both introduce and deepen students’ connections to STEM through real-world content.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In order to truly address trauma, we must also consider both the cultural experiences and socioeconomic inequities that impact our students. In my experience, teachers who have the most success with their Native students take into consideration these cultural strengths during their planning and instruction.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Specifically, she’s launched Reconstruction , a collection of online courses and curriculum focused on Black contributions to American and world history, targeted specifically at Black students. It is an online platform that focuses on providing a culturally-affirming identity development classes for African-American young people.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

These latest archives from Gale promote open dialogue and teach critical thinking skills that inspire change and cross-cultural awareness. “No We are actively working on several projects that will provide a greater representation of the history of minority groups like these.”. Our work to bring these stories to life is ongoing at Gale.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

Teachers can integrate maps into lessons related to history, cultural studies, and geopolitics. This is one effective way to prepare our students to be global citizens and fosters cross-cultural understanding. Interactive maps help students develop a more comprehensive understanding of spatial relationships.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Research shows that only 8 to 9 percent of class time, equivalent to 1-2 lessons, is currently dedicated to Black history. Juneteenth being established as a federal holiday is an opportunity for educators to make a shift and expand upon the history, cultures, and experiences discussed in the classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

New York City, NY – In the Footsteps of History, an adventure-based educational platform is proud to announce the release of its newest immersive learning game, In the Footsteps of Matthew Henson , which was made in partnership with 3D experts, Ultisim.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a sense of belonging but also enhance their educational journey. When schools actively honor students’ cultures and identities, they fulfill these basic safety needs, allowing students to focus more fully on their academic and personal growth.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

. — Poptential , a family of free, award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an array of engaging content about the Civil Rights Movement for instruction during Black History Month. history and society. Poptential course packages in American History, World History, U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

. — Poptential , an award-winning family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors a variety of content to help students learn about the national debt using pop culture media to engage students. Course packages in American History, World History, U.S. Click to tweet. the nonprofit behind Poptential.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Social studies and history classes weren't just academic discourse, they were social and emotional experiences. Like many people who learned new skills during the pandemic, I immersed myself in Black history, pedagogy, and education reform. So many people are unable to conceptualize a full picture of Black history until adulthood.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Virginia, like so many places, has culture wars dominating discourse about public education, which has taken attention away from school, educator, and student needs. Formal parent groups, like the PTA, and informal organizing groups, can establish and enforce a culture that upholds the dignity and worth of all people.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition” become a buzzword in education. And yet it remains the most underrated and underutilized learning principle in the history of education. Some educators are obsessed with it. So what’s “the tea?”

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