Marissa King

Influenced by the pandemic and social unrest, two teachers recommend books to read this summer on topics like wrestling with loss, addressing inequity, and recharging for the school year ahead.

Two teachers, one urban, one rural, reflect on what the divide looks like in their communities, and what they’re doing to help bridge the gap.

Sharing narratives of real-life heroes is a simple and relatable way to teach social and emotional skills.

Six engaging books to inspire big-picture thinking on a range of topics from school culture to classroom instruction.

Activities that foster gratefulness have benefits for students beyond enhancing their social and emotional skills.

Building routines around recurring tasks can help new teachers save effort and focus on what really matters.

Use kids’ expertise with emojis to help them analyze texts more effectively.

Five books that give insight into how social media and technology are shaping today’s students and their learning.

Text messages and Instagram captions can be valuable samples for teaching tone, writing conventions, and levels of formality.