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What you need to know about teaching in a second Trump Presidency [a guide for educators]

What you need to know about teaching in a second Trump Presidency [a guide for educators]

Shelby Kretz

We know that the political climate shapes not only our society but also our schools and classrooms. With Donald Trump entering into a second term as President, educators are going...

What you need to know about teaching in a second Trump Presidency [a guide for educators]

Shelby Kretz

We know that the political climate shapes not only our society but also our schools and classrooms. With Donald Trump entering into a second term as President, educators are going...

17 diverse picture books to read with kids: Recommendations for parents and educators

17 diverse picture books to read with kids: Recommendations for parents and educators

Shelby Kretz

Exposing kids to diversity and people who are different from them is one of the best ways to help them develop empathy, respect, and curiosity about the world. Diverse picture...

17 diverse picture books to read with kids: Recommendations for parents and educators

Shelby Kretz

Exposing kids to diversity and people who are different from them is one of the best ways to help them develop empathy, respect, and curiosity about the world. Diverse picture...

This is what you need to know about Cultural Appropriation and Halloween costumes [guide for parents and educators]

This is what you need to know about Cultural Appropriation and Halloween costumes [guide for parents and educators]

Shelby Kretz

Halloween can be a fun and exciting time, but this season can also bring up a history of culturally offensive costumes and cultural appropriation. For parents and teachers, it can...

This is what you need to know about Cultural Appropriation and Halloween costumes [guide for parents and educators]

Shelby Kretz

Halloween can be a fun and exciting time, but this season can also bring up a history of culturally offensive costumes and cultural appropriation. For parents and teachers, it can...

Teach kids about consent and boundaries with 6 simple questions

Teach kids about consent and boundaries with 6 simple questions

Shelby Kretz

As a caregiver or educator, you know that teaching your little ones about consent and bodily autonomy is incredibly important. Understanding personal boundaries, consent, and respect for others helps children...

Teach kids about consent and boundaries with 6 simple questions

Shelby Kretz

As a caregiver or educator, you know that teaching your little ones about consent and bodily autonomy is incredibly important. Understanding personal boundaries, consent, and respect for others helps children...

How to talk to kids about the election

How to talk to kids about the election

Shelby Kretz

Talking to kids about the upcoming presidential election, especially in our politically charged environment, can be challenging. Kids have a lot of questions, and it's hard to know how to...

How to talk to kids about the election

Shelby Kretz

Talking to kids about the upcoming presidential election, especially in our politically charged environment, can be challenging. Kids have a lot of questions, and it's hard to know how to...

Books about identity to use this school year

Books about identity to use this school year

Shelby Kretz

Starting the year with a focus on identity shows students that you value who they are as people. If you're teaching elementary students, use these picture books to center identity...

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Books about identity to use this school year

Shelby Kretz

Starting the year with a focus on identity shows students that you value who they are as people. If you're teaching elementary students, use these picture books to center identity...

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