Almost every hefty project we assign students involves a crucial step: research. Some students dive into the research eagerly, but many are intimidated by this
For students interested in history, science, or even science fiction, nothing beats the hidden history of U.S. space exploration. Beginning with high-altitude rocket tests in
Military space stations, high-tech weapons, and soldiers in spacesuits. For years, these details have been the exclusive residents of science fiction. In the 21st century,
Today’s students are living in a world of technological marvels—and while they’ve probably heard of the Apollo 11 moon landing, they might not understand just
It’s the stuff of great science fiction movies, theme park rides… and real life. Nothing captivates the American imagination quite like space travel. And for
Nothing inspires wonder like the final frontier of space—and now, more than 50 years after astronauts first walked on the moon, the world is on
We know students excel at learning and implementing new technology quickly. At a time when both educators and students have to be creative and resourceful
This month was the 50th anniversary of the Kent State shooting. To many young people today, 50 years ago may feel like a distant time,
Twitter. Snapchat. Instagram. TikTok. Facebook. The ongoing parade of social media platforms seems endless, and each one offers our students ways to connect to the
I have never encountered a group of professionals that have this level of passion. We are all pretty much at the forefront of supporting our
“With great curation comes great responsibility.” —Stan Lee (sort of) When we hand the students the reins as curators, we give them the opportunity to
How can we help students develop equitable, effective, and self-protective civic agency in this digital age? This question has never been more urgent AND more
Modern day comparisons can be powerful inroads for social studies students, allowing them to draw on their knowledge of the present to broaden their understanding
What are you reading? With so much information streaming at us during these remote-learning days, it can be easy to get lost among the virtual
Between checking resources in and out, shelving, and tracking down overdue materials, librarians have a lot of clerical duties to fulfill every day. So why
If there’s one thing that makes students care more about their education, it might be feeling heard. When students feel their voice has an important
We know how important it is for students to evaluate a source carefully before trusting its information… but when it comes to teaching the process,
Gay Pride Month may be a several weeks away, but students can learn about a hero of the LGBTQ rights movement today. Harvey Milk was
The March on Washington in 1963 was the largest peaceful protest in American history. More than 200,000 people gathered at the National Mall to voice
What can art teach us about history, culture, and social issues? During the Chicano movement of the 1960s, murals became key forms of expression for
