This new CNN story, Advocate groups ordered to stop aiding refugees who have already arrived in US, shares the Trump administration’s latest attack on immigrants, and it highlights important info for teachers of English Language Learners: More than 30,000 refugees have arrived in the United States since October 1, the start of the fiscal…
finelightarts / Pixabay Readers may or may not know that I post two-or-three times a month at another blog called Engaging Parents In Schools. They are mainly resources, and I also have a collection of related parent engagement “Best” lists (some which I need to update). I started the blog years ago to support…
I’ve begun this weekly post where I’ll be sharing resources I’m adding to The Best Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources or other related “Best” lists. Also, check out “Best” Lists Of The Week: Social Emotional Learning Resources. Here are this week’s picks: How hope beats mindfulness when times are tough is from Science Daily. I’m…
Ten years ago, in another somewhat futile attempt to reduce the backlog of resources I want to share, I began this occasional “Ed Tech Digest” post where I share three or four links I think are particularly useful and related to…ed tech, including some Web 2.0 apps. You might also be interested in checking…
Mass deportations were a hallmark of Trump’s 2024 campaign. Here’s what to do if these policies impact your school community. Mass deportations were a hallmark of Trump’s 2024 campaign. Here’s what to do if these policies impact your school community. Life & Well-Being, Current Events We Are Teachers
Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud to announce that its free digital content management platform, MackinVIA, has earned the Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ 10th annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). This prestigious accolade marks MackinVIA’s 10th consecutive win, solidifying its position as…
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a proposal from two Catholic dioceses to establish the country’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school. The case, originating in Oklahoma, has raised fundamental questions about the separation of church and state. The legal dispute centers on St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a collaborative initiative…
Your Texas standard teaching certificate must be renewed every five years. While your school or district may offer you some professional development, you may also need to find additional professional development on your own. If you are not currently in the classroom, you likely still want to keep your certificate active and may need to…
Leading the way for LG at this year’s FETC is LG’s new Google-compatible CreateBoard Pro TR3PN Series of interactive digital displays that are available to schools in 86-, 75-, and 65-inch screen sizes to meet virtually every application need. The new series includes built-in Android 13 software and the LG software suite, and boast a…
Lenovo announced new hardware solutions that makes it easy for students and teachers to connect, collaborate, and engage from anywhere. The latest in Lenovo Education’s portfolio includes new laptops, running Windows 11 or ChromeOS, built to help students and teachers embrace next-level digital learning, as well as take advantage of generative AI applications to boost everyday…