Emelina Minero

Assistant Editor

As an assistant editor at Edutopia, I write journalistic articles covering a range of topics. My passion lies in equity and bringing awareness and resources to groups that have less access.

I believe strongly in all forms of education. It's through education that we broaden our minds and open our hearts to ourselves and others.

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Posts

Social and Emotional Learning
10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas
Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.
Teacher Wellness
When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too
Trauma in students’ lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.
Collaborative Learning
Group Work That Works
Educators weigh in on solutions to the common pitfalls of group work.
Assessment
Do No-Zero Policies Help or Hurt Students?
No-zero policies spur serious—and productive—debate among teachers. We look at the big insights on both sides of the argument.
Teacher Wellness
With Student Trauma, It’s OK to Set Boundaries
Student trauma impacts teachers, too. Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
Social and Emotional Learning
13 Powerful SEL Activities
Build social and emotional skills into any class.
Family Engagement
5 Strategies for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
Parent-teacher conferences don’t have to be such a headache. Educators weigh in on how to solve common problems.
Math
7 Real-World Math Strategies
We asked our audience how they’re using the real world to teach math and compiled their most intriguing responses.
STEM
12 Inspiring STEM Books for Girls
Science, technology, engineering, and math are more important than ever, so we’ve put together a list of books to encourage girls to persevere in these subjects.
Communication Skills
Talking in Class
Strategies for developing confident speakers who can share their thoughts and learning.
Education Equity
Building a STEM Pathway for Native Students
Kathy DeerInWater of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society discusses the importance of increasing STEM access for Native American students.
Learning Environments
The Architecture of Ideal Learning Environments
We talked to some of the leading architects in the country about five key principles in K–12 school design.
Diversity
Schools Struggle to Support LGBTQ Students
Recent research finds the majority of teachers want to help LGBTQ students but don’t always know how.
Learning Environments
The Optimal Seating Plan? Letting Your Students Choose
Allowing students to move the furniture can help you differentiate instruction and give your students more agency in their learning.
Learning Environments
Flexible Classrooms: Assembly Required
Seating, storage, lighting, and tables—we cover what you need, where to get it, and how much it costs.