Videos add important liveliness and novelty to classroom topics. A carefully chosen video, whether used in its entirety or by selected scenes, gives educators the opportunity to pre-plan and address challenging issues with educational forethought. Here are 15 DVDs educators can show elementary, middle school, and high school students.
Hatchet is a well-known story, and the themes of adventure and survival remain great hooks for reluctant readers. Consider these nine titles as recent read-alikes for Gary Paulsen's popular tale.
In tough times, people turn to books and the resources libraries offer. Here are some resources to share with kids of all ages that can help them understand the conflict and the people of Ukraine and address mental health issues as the world around them feels unsafe.
The National Women's History Museum, National Education Association, Anti-Defamation League, and various federal institutions offer free resources, including lesson plans, for Women's History Month.
A recent CBS News/YouGov poll showed Americans do not support removing books about race from schools and believe that students should be taught the history of race and racism in the United States.
The online resource from NYPL's Schomburg Center archives Black history, culture, movements, and experiences.
As attacks on library collections escalate, school boards and parents circumvent the established process.
Margarita Engle, Meg Medina, Yuyi Morales, and Raúl the Third are just some of the children's literature creators set to take part in the free, virtual festival.
Penguin Young Readers is offering an educator guide for teaching the 1619 Project’s picture book, Born on the Water, along with Change Sings and The Hill We Climb; ALA speaks out against censorship; and other industry news.
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