On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine exploded and sank off the coast of Cuba, killing 260 U.S. sailors. This was bad news for the
The students in our classrooms today have grown up with technologies that were once the stuff of science fiction. Social media apps—and the devices we
Discovering stories that represent diverse voices with inclusive experiences —without relying on stereotypes—can pose a challenge for educators. But teachers and librarians are discovering a
To help your students understand the nature of fake news (and spot misinformation themselves), give them historical context with this editorial cartoon from 1898 about
Librarians know that in the 21st century, information literacy is more than just the ability to identify credible sources; to be fully literate, students also
There’s a lot of power in the right poem. And today, bringing poetry into the classroom can mean a lot more than just propping a
One of our goals as educators is to help our students understand how the world works. But in order to prepare the next generation of
Every month the SLC Reviews team rounds up a list of our favorite titles on a theme of our choice. Drawing inspiration from national holidays
The average age of an American soldier in Vietnam was 19. The majority of U.S. military deaths involved soldiers under the age of 22. Wars
You’d think that with today’s global interconnectedness, it would be easier than ever for great stories to “go viral.” Yet somehow, it seems like we’re
Podcasts might be the most popular way to hear news and entertainment today, but in fact, they’re a retrofitting of the world’s oldest broadcast medium:
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was the worst naval disaster in U.S. history. The 19th century Taiping Rebellion resulted in more than 20 million
Religion is as ancient as civilization itself, and understanding a society’s religious beliefs and customs can offer a window into its culture and history. Today,
This year, for the first time ever, a graphic novel (New Kid by Jerry Craft) won one of the most prestigious awards in American literature—the
by Tom Bober Compelling primary sources often have a bit of mystery and wonder about them. That makes them a perfect tool for middle and
What was the suffrage movement? Who were the flappers? What is the Equal Rights Amendment, and why has it never been nationally ratified? History, with
How can we bring the most relevant social issues of our time to young readers hungry to understand their world? Enter Jason Reynolds, bestselling author
Send a fan letter to an author; display student photos with your projects; invite an administrator to lead a book group; host a parent night
Epidemics have the power to spread quickly, impacting travel, business, and public health. But pandemics are something else altogether: global events with the potential to
When it comes to helping students learn, nothing beats good old-fashioned teamwork. Professor Karen S. Ivers knows that in a world where various technologies encourage
