Written in a 5/7/5 syllable count, traditional Japanese haiku are three-line poems dating back to the 13th century. Often…
By now, you probably know about TED, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing important ideas through brief, impactful talks.…
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Earth Day is fast approaching (April 22), though there really is never a bad time to celebrate Mother Earth.…
You’d be hard-pressed to find a kid who isn’t drawn to space exploration. The solar system is filled with…
by Terry Heick Literacy, roughly put, is the ability to read and write. Implied in those two skills is…
April is known for spring, flowers, and Autism Acceptance Month. This April, autism rights groups are asking schools and…
If there is one thing that my students and I share, it’s our love for short stories. High school…
Mobile learning. Tablets in the classroom. Apps replacing textbooks. Apple may have started the craze, but the trend is…
In 2023, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan runs from March 22 to April 21, so class will be…
Some people were born to be leaders, and our lives are better for it. Where would we be without…
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