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Teachers' Essential Guide to Google Classroom

What is Google Classroom? And how are teachers using it? Learn more about it and how to use it with your students.

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Kate McGinnis

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Seesaw

What is Seesaw? And how are teachers using it? Learn more about this popular platform and how to use it with students.

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Paul Barnwell

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When Families Ask About Activities to Boost Digital Literacy & Well-Being

Pass these digital citizenship activities along to families or use them in your classroom.

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

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Movies Based on Books with Reviews and Resources

Go beyond compare and contrast with these films, books, and prompts.

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

2–12

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3 Core Human Skills to Build Before AI Use

Prevent shortcuts that could lessen learning by accounting for AI in your instructional approach.

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

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27 Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year

Give your students closure and highlight their accomplishments with these creative ideas.

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

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What Is COPPA?

Learn what teachers need to know about this important law.

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

Pre-K–8

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Introducing the Common Sense Privacy Seal: A New Standard in Digital Privacy Protection

The Privacy Challenge in the Digital Age

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Daphne Li

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Social and Cultural Literacy Resources for Classrooms

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for social justice- and equity-focused educators.

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Getting Started with Minecraft in the Classroom

Use these tips to help you facilitate a successful Minecraft class.

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Jim Pike

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Inside Out 2 and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Use this sequel to explore kids' evolving emotions, sense of self, and anxiety.

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Coding in the Classroom

Why teach coding? Who should teach it? And how can teachers get started? Get tips on how to bring coding into your classroom.

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Jamie Knowles

Grades

K–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Showing Movies and Videos in the Classroom

Support students' learning, and find the best video streaming sites for schools and classrooms.

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Jon Goodspeed

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Showing a Movie in Class? Help Your Students Develop Active Viewing Skills

Have students write their own movie review with this fun lesson plan and worksheet.

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Teaching Democracy: Election Resources for Every Grade

Integrate news and media literacy early and often!

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Lynn Salehi

Grades

1–12