Blogs & Articles

The air is chilly. The leaves are crispy. Pumpkins are appearing on front porches. Take some time to celebrate the scents and scenery of fall before the holiday season hustle and bustle begins … read more

Every child from every background deserves to have representation in classroom resources. Erin Savory, the author of many Rourke titles including the best-selling Katie Can series and How to B … read more

School doors are opening again, but the pandemic has greatly affected the young scholars who enter. The stress and anxiety that the COVID climate has spawned can be overwhelming, and research is … read more

Developing a dual language skill set has benefits that can last a lifetime. Jenna Vislisel, an expert on bilingual education and the founder of language learning resource Bilingual Balance, joi … read more

Education is a gift that individuals can share with each other, no matter their background. Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, a special education and IEP expert, joins our learning panel to provide in … read more

Between awards, reviews, new books being released for the fan-favorite Leaders Like Us series, and more, a lot has happened since our last interview with our amazing author, J.P. Miller! We sp … read more

There is no doubt that education can make an impact on a student that goes beyond the classroom. Meleah Campbell, an elementary school teacher, author, and our learning panel expert on teaching, … read more

As we all know, organization is important for creating and maintaining a successful learning environment for students and a successful teaching environment for educators. However, finding the perfe … read more

While it may not be the most important decision you’ll ever make, determining your classroom theme is certainly an important part in the life of a teacher. Some teachers like to pick a theme and … read more

It’s safe to say that Stephanie and Loreal’s design influence reaches beyond their classrooms. The two teachers behind the Instagram account @HappilyEverElementary not only share their favor … read more

Welcome back! We understand that the beginning of the school year can be one of the most hectic times for educators, especially in the current climate of the world. A post(ish)-COVID classroom m … read more

As the school year winds down and comes to an end, kids are itching for some summer fun and let’s be honest… no homework. While we want our kids to enjoy their summer break, we want them to keep … read more