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Connected: A Photo Series from the Building Cultural Bridges Program

“When we take the time to learn from one another, to stand in one another’s shoes, and to actively listen, really listen – real...


Formative vs Summative Assessment in the Classroom: A Guide – Guest Blog Post!

Summary: As an NQT, I remember my student days and my probation days fondly. I also remember how important the support and knowledge of...


A Useful List of Virtual Tools for the Essential Elements of PBL

Things are different now. The shift to online or e-learning has been dramatic and sometimes overwhelming for teachers, students, and parents. However, the necessity...


5 Tips To Make Professional Development Actually Fun.

Let’s take a moment to step back and look at what Professional Development (for educators) is and what it is not. Professional Development, by...


10 PBL Project Ideas That Will Win Over Your Classroom

Coming up with fresh ideas for projects isn’t easy. Sure, you can go back and reuse the ones from years prior but like any...


From Ondangwa to Oranjemund: Building Cultural Bridges

Landing at Hosea Kutako Airport outside the capital Windhoek, the landscape is spotted with camelthorn trees and dry riverbeds. In the distance, one can...


What are the Pros & Cons of Technology in the Classroom?

Technology. A word that can excite or enrage a teacher. The weighing of potential benefits of using technology in the classroom versus the risks...


How to use AmazonSmile to Give Back on Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Whether it’s Black Friday or Cyber Monday, when you shop on Amazon, use smile.amazon.com to generate donations to support Educators of America. Amazon Smile...


Thank you Tops Friendly Markets!

A Sponsor of Kids in the Kitchen Mega Raffle We would like to thank Tops Friendly Markets and their incredibly generous Tops in Education...


A Giving Story: My Turn to Give Back

I arise from a night of deep sleep to the sound of birds chirping. I glance out my window to greetings from warm sun...