The mental health experiences of students who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) are different than those of people who identify as white. Race-specific microaggressions, trauma, and systemic racism create fertile ground for depression, anxiety, and self-harm for students who are BIPOC.......
As our country’s second independence day, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas to announce that nearly 300,000 enslaved black people were free. This day in history became known as “Juneteenth” and is now recognized as a federal holiday. What do yo......
Originally published on August 17, 2021 and updated on June 14, 2022. Today we’re addressing what is affectionally called the side hustle: ways educators can earn additional income beyond their teaching duties. In a sane world, teaching would be one of the highest-paid professions. As ......
The excitement and intrigue around the science of reading has many educators looking for clear and concise guidelines on just what to teach and how. Our new course 5227: Shifting Your Focus to the Science of Reading helps to sort through the research, providing a pathway toward more robust instruct......
Ahh, summer! It’s perfect for the pool, barbecues, and upskilling! What’s upskilling, you may ask? It’s building knowledge and skills to take your practice to the next level. During the school year, teachers are often too busy to try that cool new tech tool, learn about the latest research in......
What does it really mean for students to be fluent in math? Hint: It’s not just about basic facts! In our new course 5222: Math Fluency Beyond the Facts, you’ll challenge the traditional narrative of fluency. Rather than memorization, regurgitation, and speed, fluency is rooted in conceptual un......
Welcome to World UFO Day, Everyone! Well, to be accurate, we should be calling them UAPs now: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. Please, update your records. 😊 As Congress looks into future research about the phenomena, the general public is left to wonder about the questions that remain: Ho......
There’s nothing quite like a road trip. The highway stretched out before you, the wind in your hair, music (or a great audiobook) blasting on the car stereo, adventures awaiting around every twist and turn. In addition to being a lot of fun, road trips can also be an incredible learning experience......
The Learners Edge team is back from the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in The Big Easy with so many great insights to share! The annual gathering of tech-minded educators and companies offering tech-related products was inspirational and action-packed! Take a gli......
We’re in the middle of summer, but we’re still heating up your professional development game with 8 brand new courses that launched July 16th! Read through these beauties to find your next learning experience. 5225: Creativity Reboot for the Art Teacher’s Classroom In this one-of-a kind cour......
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