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Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Shelby Kretz

The world is constantly changing, and right now our kids have more access to information than ever before. Whether we want them to or not, they're hearing about the issues...

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Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Shelby Kretz

The world is constantly changing, and right now our kids have more access to information than ever before. Whether we want them to or not, they're hearing about the issues...

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Talking to your kids about race and racism with Keia Jones-Baldwin

Talking to your kids about race and racism with Keia Jones-Baldwin

Shelby Kretz

Have you been talking to your kids and students about race and racism? Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Keia Jones-Baldwin from @raisingcultures. Keia is a licensed clinical...

Talking to your kids about race and racism with Keia Jones-Baldwin

Shelby Kretz

Have you been talking to your kids and students about race and racism? Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Keia Jones-Baldwin from @raisingcultures. Keia is a licensed clinical...

10 tips for de-centering Christmas in your classroom this year

10 tips for de-centering Christmas in your classroom this year

Shelby Kretz

In our diverse classrooms, acknowledging and celebrating religious and cultural diversity is a crucial aspect of fostering inclusivity and understanding. One important step towards creating a truly inclusive learning environment...

10 tips for de-centering Christmas in your classroom this year

Shelby Kretz

In our diverse classrooms, acknowledging and celebrating religious and cultural diversity is a crucial aspect of fostering inclusivity and understanding. One important step towards creating a truly inclusive learning environment...

Resources for teaching kids the real history of Thanksgiving: tips, activities, and books to learn more

Resources for teaching kids the real history of Thanksgiving: tips, activities, and books to learn more

Shelby Kretz

If you're celebrating Thanksgiving this year, it's important to talk to kids about the real history of this holiday.   Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Be...

Resources for teaching kids the real history of Thanksgiving: tips, activities, and books to learn more

Shelby Kretz

If you're celebrating Thanksgiving this year, it's important to talk to kids about the real history of this holiday.   Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Be...

What does "Land Back" mean?

What does "Land Back" mean?

Shelby Kretz

You may have heard about “Land Back” efforts, but what does that actually mean? In short: Restoring the relationship with the Land that was severed through colonization.

What does "Land Back" mean?

Shelby Kretz

You may have heard about “Land Back” efforts, but what does that actually mean? In short: Restoring the relationship with the Land that was severed through colonization.

All About Diwali for Kids: Learning About The Festival of Lights

All About Diwali for Kids: Learning About The Festival of Lights

Shelby Kretz

What is Diwali? Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a joyous and vibrant festival celebrated by millions of people around the world. Its roots go back thousands of years, making...

All About Diwali for Kids: Learning About The Festival of Lights

Shelby Kretz

What is Diwali? Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a joyous and vibrant festival celebrated by millions of people around the world. Its roots go back thousands of years, making...