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Talking to Kids About Thanksgiving: Center Truth, Connection and Being Grateful

This year, shift your approach to Thanksgiving in the classroom by focusing on seeking truth, fostering deep connections with people and place and centering Indigenous voices and knowledge.

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Using Computational Thinking to Teach a New Generation of Problem Solvers

Teaching computational thinking exposes little ones to big ideas before stereotypes take hold and helps them solve problems creatively.

Free Webinars and Tools for Early Learning Educators

Join us for a series of professional development webinars for educators to support families learning at home.

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3 Fun and Inclusive Games to Add to Your Virtual Classroom

Integrating games in class has been proven to help improve focus and reading ability, including in children with special education needs.

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An Educator’s Guide to Cultivating a Digital Presence with Purpose

Having a digital presence with purpose is critical to our development as 21st-century education leaders. Here's how to develop one.

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4 Distance Learning Tools for an Inclusive, Engaging Classroom

Teachers are looking for virtual ways to keep their students focused and engaged, including young learners with disabilities.

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How a Preschool Founder Fosters Anti-Racism

We must become vigilant regarding anti-racism and stop sweeping racism under the rug. Here are a few tips on how to do that.

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Tips for Teachers by Teachers: How to Build Safe Spaces in Distance Learning

The downsides of not meeting physically can be devastating for education, so we need to build learning communities that include all students and provide a safe space for them to succeed.

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Radio Storytime: A Librarian's Solution to a Pandemic Problem

Meet Claudia Haines, the children's librarian in Homer, Alaska, who came up with a creative way to bring story time to her community when the library closed because of COVID-19.

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A Teacher’s Game Plan for Easing Into a New Online School Year

This fall teachers have the opportunity to model to their kids what it looks like to learn and overcome obstacles together.

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Tips for Teachers by Teachers: Focus on Self-Care this Summer

To take care of students, caretakers and peers, teachers need take care of themselves first. Check out a few ideas on how to do just that this summer.

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Amid Pandemic, PBS SoCal Distributes Free Learning Supplies for Children

As the digital divide widened between students who have access to computers and internet at home and those who don’t, PBS SoCal worked with teachers and community organizations to expand its STEM backpack program.

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