April is National Poetry Month! We've gathered some classroom resources for all ages from PBS LearningMedia to help you and your students celebrate National Poetry Month.
Patti Lawrimore, a teacher at Riverwood International Charter School in Fulton County, has been recognized as an EarthKind Harmony Hero for her efforts in educating over 400 students about sustainability and the environment through her local experiential eco-education programs.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is releasing new resources to support families in talking to their children about race and racism. The “ABCs of Racial Literacy” is part of Coming Together, Sesame Workshop’s ongoing commitment to racial justice.
Karen Garland, a K-5 science teacher at Clark Creek Elementary STEM Academy in Canton, was selected as a 2021 National Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award winner.
This collection of resources traces the decades-long fight to win the right to vote for women in the United States. Students will encounter activists including Sojourner Truth, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Grace Abbott, and examine key regional efforts within the movement. Primary source documents offer evidence for a study of the chronology of the campaign for women’s suffrage, from the movement's beginnings through the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Despite its Irish origins, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world every year on March 17. In fact, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place right here in Georgia!
Summer is just around the corner, and plans are already in full swing for a season of fun. Some organizations are offering in-person camps, but there are plenty of virtual plans in the works as well. Here are a few FREE synchronous and asynchronous adventure opportunities for our Georgia students of all ages and interests. Happy camping, y'all!
