Helping First Generation College Students Succeed
A first-generation student is defined as an undergraduate student with no parents with a bachelor’s degree. Nearly one third of undergrads are first generation. While it is true that first...
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Bringing Women’s History Month into the Classroom
Until relatively recently the scope of women’s history was undervalued and overlooked. Women’s history month is a perfect time to talk about the tenacity, courage, and creativity of women. This...
Black History Month Resource Guide
February is Black History Month. Here are a few resources for teachers to get your started! How to Celebrate Black History Month in School The History Behind Black History Month –...
Supporting Your Students with Mental Health Disorders
Teachers are expected to do so much in one day. It’s no easy job. Teachers are expected to act as parents, counselors, tutors, disciplinarians, and more! 1 in 6 children...
Getting to Know the Writer Behind “Creating Adoption Sensitive Classrooms”
Hey Teachers! Did you know that November is National Adoption Month? Chances are that you have students with adoption and/or foster care backgrounds in your classrooms and may not have...
Women's History Month - Inspiring Women Today
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born on September 15, 1977 in the city of Enugu in Nigeria. She is a Nigerian novelist whose written Purple Hibiscus, Half of...
Black History Month - The Great Migration and Migrant Students
Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926 because he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public. The intention has never been...