Celebrating Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month
There is no better time to celebrate the culture and accomplishments of Latino and Hispanic communities than National Hispanic Heritage Month (September…
Read MoreTeaching Current Events In the Wake of Violence
As tragedy and violent news show up in the world you may be asking yourself, “What can I do to help my…
Read MoreFirst Month Of Listenwise
Are you looking for some new ways to use Listenwise with your students this Fall? You’re in luck! We’ve put together some…
Read MoreTeaching Written Argument With Debate Stories
Anyone who has spent extended time with children is aware that kids love to debate. Forming and challenging opinions through argument is…
Read MoreListenwise at the George J. Ryan Middle School 216 Queens
In 2016, George J. Ryan Middle School in Queens, New York joined the Listenwise community. We recently highlighted a snippet of our…
Read MorePersonalizing Learning Using Podcast Lessons
There is much discussion in schools currently about the benefits of personalizing learning, though there are varying interpretations of what that means.…
Read More5 Ways to Integrate Current Events into Instruction
Many teachers would like to teach current events but do not feel that they have time to incorporate them into an already…
Read MoreTeaching Resources for the Holidays
During this time of year, students and teachers alike start counting down the days until the next school break. Teaching about late…
Read MoreDiscussing Current Events in the Classroom
Addressing news in the classroom can be a source of unease for some. The abundance of inflammatory language in the public sphere,…
Read MoreUplifting Student Voices in the Classroom with Listenwise
Student engagement is key to building a safe, positive school culture that increases achievement, fosters creativity and community, and decreases boredom, alienation,…
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