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A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Studies Weekly

A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2, 2024 • Studies Weekly Diverse perspectives strengthen education, according to Heather Singmaster’s EdWeek article from November 2018. Then in 1992, Congress passed a law that designated May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

The Hechinger Report

In her research paper this year, a student named Briana who picked Cesar Chavez wrote that she had never been given so many choices before, and that “the choices have never included topics that make me feel like I am learning about my own heritage at the same time. I am so proud to be Hispanic and loved researching a personal hero of mine.”

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4 Arab American Scientists to Know

Studies Weekly

4 Arab American Scientists to Know Apr 07, 2025 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the impactful contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in history. Celebrate this month by learning about these four Arab American scientists and their monumental impacts on their fields.

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3 Ways to Keep Students Engaged When Summer Is Calling

Studies Weekly

We have created a stand-alone curriculum full of proven strategies and aligned to the models of leading experts. We have strategies for dealing with anxiety, overcoming fears, learning how to utilize a growth mindset, and much more.

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Building Relationships: Connecting and Reconnecting with Cultural Centers

C3 Teachers

. * * * My most recent connection with a cultural center occurred over a year ago when BSC social studies teacher candidates worked with the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center (UGRR) during an informal service-learning project. Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. Image via Step Out Buffalo.

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How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School

Studies Weekly

Categories Corporate Educator Spotlight Lesson Plans Professional Development Science Social Studies Studies Weekly Online Teacher Tips Thinking on Education Tutorials Uncategorized Well-Being Recent Posts How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School May 6, 2024 A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2, (..)

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Double Duty Teachers

Studies Weekly

Students find it engaging, and teachers find it easy to implement.” ” Learn more about Studies Weekly’s PreK-6 Social Studies.