Plus, A Stunning Educational Video Game Brings Students Inside Thoreau’s ‘Walden’
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September 14, 2022

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25 Essential High School Reads From the Last Decade 

We asked members of our community to share recently published novels they would love to have read in high school. Here are your top picks.

A Stunning Educational Video Game Brings Students Inside Thoreau’s ‘Walden’ 

High school students can explore core ideas like self-reliance and civil disobedience as they read Walden and engage in the game.

How Students Typically Grow in SEL From Elementary to Middle School 

Understanding the usual course of social and emotional learning development can help teachers make sure their students are on track.

How to Be a ‘Poverty-Disrupting Educator’ 

Over 12 million American kids live in poverty. What role can schools play in disrupting its pernicious effects?

Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Support Literacy 

Nontraditional books can help students make connections to content at the word level and deepen understanding by providing visual context.

The Secret to Creating Effective Community Partnerships 

A former elementary school principal describes how her school integrated community volunteers to enhance students’ academic growth.

SEL Audits Reveal Hidden Dimensions of Teaching and Learning 

This strategy helps teachers more mindfully integrate qualities like empathy and compassion into their communication with students and colleagues.

The School Leader and Counselor Alliance 

When these two school professionals commit to working together as a team to ensure wellness, develop student trust, and build community, everyone wins.

Guiding Students to Work Effectively With College Admissions Staff 

Counselors can offer a variety of programs to help students and their families make the most of interactions with college admissions staff.

Tips and Resources for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 

Teachers can promote cultural literacy in the classroom by honoring the contributions of people from a wide spectrum of traditions.

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