Legacy of Equality and Justice

Suzanne RogersBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: This post emphasizes the importance of honoring Martin Luther King Jr. beyond just the designated holiday, stressing the need to recognize his legacy of equality and justice all year long. Educate and inspire students about the values of justice, equality, and peaceful activism. Age-appropriate resources for teachers to introduce and delve deeper into Dr. King’s life, accomplishments, and the … Read More

A Heart in the Write Place

Brad HughesBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: This article is an interview with Dennis Mathew—an author, innovator, and speech-language pathologist in Oklahoma. We can’t ignore racism and things that are not right in the world, but we can bring the light. Dennis makes sure healing is infused into all of his works and that they can easily be used in the classroom setting. Self-discovery is a … Read More

Kindness Doesn’t Equal Justice

Teach Better TeamBlog, Engage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Being kind is key to creating a better world, but it isn’t the same thing as justice. Kindness that is rooted in justice isn’t always comfortable, but it’s necessary to create change that matters and affects marginalized students and communities. Kindness is a human way that we connect to each other, in both words and actions. Being kind to … Read More

What Are Book Deserts?

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better

TL;DR: A book desert is defined as a “geographic area with limited access to age-appropriate books, print materials and reading culture.”  Reading requires time and access to materials. Students have a right to quality, diverse, and robust selections of books. Consider representation in reading materials. Readers who can see themselves in books are more likely to pick up more books. What is … Read More

Four (MORE!) Action Items for Pride in Your Classroom

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: This post is a follow-up to the post: Three Action Items for Pride Month in Your Classroom (and Beyond!) Four additional action items for Pride in your classroom include following representative leadership, amplifying others’ voices, making concrete commitments, and celebrating joy. The response to this month’s post, “Three Action Items for Pride Month in Your Classroom (and Beyond!)” has … Read More