Audra McDonald, author portrait

Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald is an award-winning singer and actress. Recipient of six Tony® Awards, two Grammy® Awards, and an Emmy® Award, she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2015. Her television roles include The Sound of Music Live! and Private Practice. Her numerous film credits include Ricki and the Flash, opposite Meryl Streep.

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

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