Current Events
How to talk about and teach current events.
Dear Parents: Books Aren’t the Enemy, Smartphones Are.
"Young people are telling us they're in crisis."
A New White House Report Says “Chronic” Student Absences Have Nearly Doubled in Recent Years
About 30% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-2022 school year.
25 Fun Activities To Honor Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Celebrate with virtual visits, traditional cooking, crafts, and more.
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The School Bus Driver Shortage Is Worse Than Ever
Families are scrambling to get their kids to school.
Teachers Everywhere Should Be Worried About What’s Happening in Houston I.S.D.
It's like a dystopia.
Weeks Before Schools Open, Florida Bans AP Psychology Course
"Get ready, Florida. This is an opening shot."
38% of Teachers I Talked to Say Their Bosses Led Them in Prayer. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.
The Constitution guarantees freedom *of* religion and freedom *from* religion.
Teach Current Events With These Free Worksheets From The Week Junior
Article summary worksheets and news accuracy tips for grades 3-8! 🗞️
Texas’ Largest School District Fires 28 Librarians, Will Convert Libraries to Behavior Centers
The message to these school communities is grim: kids like yours need punishment, not books.
Why Florida Teachers Are “Incensed” About New Black History Teaching Standards
The changes are supposed to teach the "full truth." But do they?
The Supreme Court Has Ended Affirmative Action. Here’s What Teachers and Students Are Saying.
The concurring justices say this will level the playing field, but many educators disagree.
