Back-to-School is here, and for some teachers, this brings excitement and anticipation of what the new year will bring. For others (which I have to say is usually me), you can’t walk into your … read more

We know that teaching truly is a work of heart. That’s why we asked real-life educators from around the country to share with us why they’re so passionate about the grade they teach, and the m … read more

Soon the doors will swing open, the first bell will ring, and we will be welcoming students into our classrooms once again. After 40 years in education, I still get excited about the first day … read more

With the school year coming to a close, some educators are looking for fun and unique ways to celebrate all their students’ hard work. We’ve compiled a list of 10 creative ways to celebrate t … read more

Longtime Rourke author, Kaitlyn Duling, has joined the Leaders Like Us author team! Kaitlyn’s newest four titles Alvin Ailey, Sally Ride, Sylvia Rivera, and Pauli Murray, introduce readers to lea … 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 k … read more

While it may seem a little ironic, planning a vacation can sometimes be stressful. But what about a “staycation”? With spring break around the corner, a staycation is the perfect solution for t … read more

Educational flash cards are an age-old method for improving students’ abilities to recall information and understand concepts. There’s a reason flash card are just as popular today as t … read more

Let’s be honest, teachers LOVE a good classroom theme. We love to walk into a classroom and see bulletin boards that match the colors of book bins, or an alphabet line that has the same p … read more

It’s no secret that summer learning loss is real—especially for elementary-aged students. Karen Barnett, Director of the Bridgeton Municipal Alliance, which created and implements the IMAgined … read more

Not only is March a time of year when flowers start to bloom and the weather gradually begins to feel warmer, it's also a month where we celebrate important women pioneers from our country's hi … read more

Out with the old, in with the new! As the weather starts to get warmer with spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to do some spring cleaning around the classroom. Introduce new … read more