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Be Inspired
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Be Inspired / Quotes and articles that inspire the love of learning and teaching :)
Appreciate Teachers
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Appreciate Teachers / We've gathered some of our favorite resources that reveal some ways to celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Month and throughout the year.
Resources and Downloads
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Resources and Downloads / Your new home for resources and downloads to use in the classroom and beyond!
Classroom Spaces
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Classroom Spaces / Looking for inspiration to design and organize your classroom space? Check out these creative resources for making the most of your learning area.
World of Design Thinking
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World of Design Thinking / What is design thinking? And how can it be used in education? Check out our pins for useful resources and inspiration.
New Teacher Resources
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New Teacher Resources / New teacher? We've got you covered. Check out our collection of some of THE BEST new-teacher resources on the Web.
Students Like Tech
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Students Like Tech / Our round-up on #edtech integration articles and best practices.
Classroom Management Tips
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Classroom Management Tips / Kick off your classroom community with some of these helpful classroom management tips.
We <3 PBL
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We <3 PBL / Looking to try project-based learning (PBL)? We've gathered some of the best resources to get started. For you PBL veterans out there, we've got tips and tricks to keep your lessons challenging and fun!
DIY Professional Development
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DIY Professional Development / Why wait for a formal workshop environment to start improving your teaching craft, when there are so many opportunities to build your network and learn new skills on your own? Check out our favorite resources for DIY professional development.
Teach SEL
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Teach SEL / What is social and emotional learning? When students work together on project teams, they learn to collaborate, communicate, and resolve conflicts. Cooperative learning and character development supports the social and emotional development of students and prepares them for success in the modern workplace.
Teacher Gift Ideas
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Teacher Gift Ideas / Looking for a gift to celebrate your favorite teacher? We've got you covered. Keywords: Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Appreciation Month
5-Minute Film Festivals
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5-Minute Film Festivals / Got 5 minutes? Watch these inspiring 5-minute film festivals for tips, resources, and strategies on a variety of educational topics.
Bullying Prevention
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Bullying Prevention / October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Explore how parents, educators, students, and communities can work together to address the causes and effects of bullying and cyberbullying.
Connected Educator Month
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Connected Educator Month / Connected Educator Month is your opportunity to learn how to be more proficient with social media to improve your practice. Originally developed by the U.S. Department of Education and its partners as part of the Connected Educators Initiative, CEM is now in its 3rd year.
Back to School
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Back to School / We've gathered some useful resources for the all-encompassing back-to-school season. Enjoy!
The Mobile Classroom
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The Mobile Classroom / What you need to know about BYOD, 1:1 programs, education apps, mobile devices and more.
Around the World
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Around the World
Lesson Plans
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Lesson Plans / Looking for a good lesson plan idea? Check out our board for inspiration and free resources.
Lesson Planning
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Lesson Planning / Are your lessons and units in need of some flavor? Spice up your instructional planning process with these fun resources!
Writing 101
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Writing 101 / Pens, pencils and keyboards ready! We've compiled some of the best resources to make the ideas of young writers flow.
Digital Citizenship
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Digital Citizenship / We've teamed up with Common Sense Media to compile some of the best resources for parents, teachers and administrators to guide students to become positive digital citizens and leaders.
Arts Integration
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Arts Integration / Useful resources/ideas on how you can integrate the arts into the classroom.
Grit
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Grit / The ability to persevere through challenges is one of the highest predictors of academic success. These resources are designed to help educators and parents create supportive environments that foster grit and resilience.
Career & College Readiness
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Career & College Readiness / Help students on the road to career and college readiness with this collection of tips and resources.
Enews
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Enews / Did you know that every week we send out these awesome newsletters? Get the latest tips and strategies for project-based learning, social and emotional learning, and other innovative practices for 21st-century learning. (Bonus: Grant information and weekly giveaways!). You can sign up within any issue below.
Build your PLN: Connect
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Build your PLN: Connect / Want to learn how to build your personal/professional learning network? We've compiled some great resources to help you expand your outreach and become a connected educator.
Autumn Inspiration
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Autumn Inspiration / Red, yellow, and orange! Bring the colors autumn into your home and classroom with these ideas and resources for the fall season.
Create a Teaching Blog
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Create a Teaching Blog / Thinking of starting a teaching blog, but not sure where to start? We've put together an amazing collection of resources, tips, and examples to help you get started!
LOL
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LOL / Fun and humorous takes on the wacky world of teaching that are sure to make you LOL. :)
Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking / Our roundup of resources will help you implement Socratic seminars and other classroom discussion models that encourage critical thinking.
Summer Reading
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Summer Reading / It's about that time -- summer time! Check out some of the best reads recommended by educators, parents and more. And no..they all don't have to do with education :)
Financial Literacy
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Financial Literacy / Students who learn financial literacy skills gain knowledge that will yield returns well into their future. Here are some great resources to teach it in your classroom.
Giveaways
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Giveaways / We love giving away cool items for our community. Click on the images below to sign up for the current giveaway!
Crowdfunding
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Crowdfunding / Looking to raise some extra money for your school or classroom? Crowdfunding is a great way to raise funds using the Web.
Brain-Based Learning
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Brain-Based Learning / What is the connection between education and neuroscience? See our collection of resources to better understand how the brain learns.
Graduation
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Graduation / It's about that time! We've gathered some of the best resources on the Web that include some commencement inspiration (including speeches we LOVE) and some useful resources (and school examples) on how to increase the graduation rate.
Thanks
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Thanks / Just a way for us to say thank you to anyone out there who helps change education. A HUGE thank you!
Common Core
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Common Core / Need guidance implementing the Common Core? Take a look at these helpful resources to bring creativity to the standards.
Assistive Technology
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Assistive Technology / Assistive technology is designed to reduce barriers to learning for students with a variety of special needs and challenges. We've put together a collection of resources that we hope will help!
Game-Based Learning
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Game-Based Learning / Looking for ways to gamify your classroom? We've compiled some of the best game-based learning resources and strategies on the Web.
Parent-Teacher Partnerships
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Parent-Teacher Partnerships / Check out these great resources for communication between students' parents and their teachers. :)
K-2 Resources
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K-2 Resources / We've compiled some of the best ideas for teaching the younger grades -- from early literacy exercises to fun art projects.
3rd-5th Grade Resources
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3rd-5th Grade Resources / We've compiled some great resources for the middle elementary school grades to grow and learn.
Edu Apps (Grades 6-8)
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Edu Apps (Grades 6-8) / Edutopia and Graphite have compiled some of the best resources to help you find apps, learn about best practices, and explore ideas for engaging activities.
9th-12th Grade Resources
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9th-12th Grade Resources / Discover the best resources for teaching high school students.
Science Strategies
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Science Strategies / We've compiled some of the best tips, strategies, research, and activities for young scientists to hypothesize, experiment, and discover.
Social Studies
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Social Studies / Oh say can you see ... some of the best lesson planning resources for exploring culture, history, and society.
English Language Arts
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English Language Arts / We've compiled some great resources to inspire and engage your students in Language Arts across the curriculum.
Math Methods
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Math Methods / How do you teach beyond rote math facts? We've compiled some helpful resources for interactive equations and numbers.
Math Rules!
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Math Rules! / In celebration of Pi Day (March 14 or 3.14), we've gathered some of the best math resources around the Web. Learn how to integrate technology, infuse social and emotional learning, and more to make math meaningful.
Film Smarts
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Film Smarts / Inspired by the Oscars, we've gathered some of our favorite resources that teach media and visual literacy. Bonus: You can also learn how to teach the language of film!
Nutrition and Healthy Bodies
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Nutrition and Healthy Bodies / A healthy diet helps kids grow and develop into bright thinkers. Here are some delicious resources that are nutritious and kid-approved.
Classroom Guides
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Classroom Guides / Check out Edutopia's easy-to-print free guides in English and Spanish that include useful tips for teachers, parents, and school administrators.
Active Learning
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Active Learning / Exercise and physical education are an important part of happy, healthy learning. We've gathered some great resources for kids to skate, swim and score!
Outdoor Learning
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Outdoor Learning / Breathe the outdoors! Nature can provide the perfect classroom for authentic learning, and we've chosen some of the best resources to show you how :)
Edcamp
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Edcamp / This DIY movement is changing the definition of professional-development for educators. See below for tips on how to start your own, schedules of upcoming edcamps, and more.
School Supplies
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School Supplies / Useful sites to get free/discount school supplies. Ideas for inventive/DIY school supplies.
Read Across America!
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Read Across America! / This board is dedicated to the annual Read Across America Day sponsored by NEA, that is celebrated every March (This year on 3/1/13). From book lists to tips for reading out loud, find what you need to inspire students to pick up a book and become lifelong readers. #NEAReads
It's Halloween!
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It's Halloween! / Looking for some fun classroom or home activities to celebrate Halloween? Look no further! We've gathered some our favorite resources.
Digital Learning Day
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Digital Learning Day / Digital Learning Day is February 5th! We’ve compiled some useful resources to help you celebrate the day with your class and support digital learners all year long.
Winter Reading List
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Winter Reading List / Here's what's on Edutopia bloggers & staff's Winter Reading lists. Enjoy!
Winter Wonderland
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Winter Wonderland / Check out these festive resources to keep warm and spread some holiday cheer. :)
Classroom Makeover
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Classroom Makeover / Check out these classrooms submitted from our Remake Your Class photo contest: http://on.fb.me/16QklLQ. Entrants have a chance to win $10,000 towards Donors Choose. :)
Earth Day Ideas
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Earth Day Ideas / Get inspired with these ideas and lesson plans that can help you make Earth Day every day in your classroom.
Summer Learning
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Summer Learning / We've rounded up some great resources on how to prevent summer learning loss, as well as some fun activities to do with your kids over the summer.
Olympics
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Olympics / Bring the Olympic games to your classroom with our collection of gold-medal worthy resources.
4th of July Fun
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4th of July Fun / Looking for some activities to do with your children for Independence Day? We've complied some great resources that are both fun and educational.
National Poetry Month
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National Poetry Month / April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate in your classroom with these great resources.
International Dot Day
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International Dot Day / Celebrate creativity, courage & collaboration at International Dot Day on September 15, 2014. International Dot Day is named for the classic Peter H. Reynolds storybook The Dot, which tells the story of a girl who begins a journey of self-discovery after a caring teacher challenges her to “make her mark.” How will you make your mark?
#MakeSummer
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#MakeSummer / DIY + Making + Writing. Use this summer to connect with other educators and learn new skills to bring to your classroom next fall.
Football and Learning
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Football and Learning / Can you use football to teach STEM? Get ready for Super Bowl XLVIII with your students through these fun and educational resources.
Edible SchoolYards
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Edible SchoolYards / Thinking of doing an edible schoolyard for your school or class? We've gathered some great resources to point you in the right direction!
Be My Valentine
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Be My Valentine / Get ready for Valentine's Day with these helpful resources to teach social and emotional learning + fun crafts and recipes!
Be Kind
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Be Kind / This board is inspired by Random Acts of Kindness week, which is February 11-17, 2013. We believe kindness happens 24/7 and students need to not only be taught empathy, compassion, and kindness, but they also need to model it.