Teaching Black History, Thought, and Culture Through Art

From Alma Thomas to Jean-Michel Basquiat and Augusta Savage, here are eight remarkable artists to talk about in class—and art projects inspired by their work.

This quick visual guide can help teachers ensure that their daily lessons align with their learning goals and assessments.

A first-grade teacher describes how she changed her approach to teaching reading using research-based insights.

A five-step process can help teachers and administrators collaborate effectively with students on setting and achieving goals.

Teachers who guide middle and high school students to work on passion projects see several benefits, including greater learning gains.

A financial literacy project helps high school students plan for the lives they hope to lead through discussions of values and budgets.

A preschool teacher in Brazil guided her students to learn to make bricks from sustainable materials—and to build their own playhouse.

Peer walk-throughs and other strategies help build community by facilitating interactions between teachers.

Collaborating with parents and caregivers throughout the school year can make the individualized education program meeting more valuable.

Creating a presentation about their interests can boost students’ engagement as they develop communication and tech skills.