Plus, 7 Ways to Help Kids Start Middle School When They’re Rarely in the Building
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August 19, 2020

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Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement 

Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.

7 Ways to Help Kids Start Middle School When They’re Rarely in the Building 

Bridging the transition between elementary and middle school is always important—but this year’s strategies will require some rethinking.

How to Create Community in a Virtual Classroom 

By establishing routines that address the challenges of online learning, teachers can help students in grades 3 to 8 feel a sense of belonging.

Creating Comics in the Classroom 

Students who learn how to make comics—even simple ones—become stronger storytellers and gain confidence in their ability to be creative.

How White Educators Can Approach Antiracist Work 

Striving to understand the origins of the concept of race and the effects of implicit biases are good initial steps.

Planning Lessons With the Student Experience in Mind 

Providing students with clear directions and easy-to-navigate content is especially important during distance learning.

How PBL Helps Students Engage With the World Around Them 

The book Teaching for a Living Democracy shows teachers how to use project-based learning to prioritize student voice and drive deep learning.

CTE and the Demands of the Moment 

Modern career and technical education programs emphasize both college and career readiness—even during a pandemic.

Creating a Schoolwide Racial and Social Justice Initiative 

A step-by-step process for developing a program for the entire school community.

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