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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NCSS and Penguin Random House Education: Spring Author Spotlight Event

Join us in conversation on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 PM Eastern with award-winning author Sherri L. Smith to discuss her book American Wings: Chicago’s Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky (co-authored with Elizabeth Wein; G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers), a thrilling and inspiring true story of the desegregation of the

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Independent Reading Matters: A Handbook by Laura Robb

Need help ramping up your independent reading time? Download our comprehensive handbook written by Laura Robb, Independent Reading Matters. Based on research-based practices and decades of classroom experience, the handbook provides educators with practical tips to: Self-select “good fit” books students can read and enjoy Apply reading strategies to improve critical thinking Summarize fiction and

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