Good teachers can be hard to find, but because of the stress and upheaval caused by two years of pandemic teaching, keeping them is harder. In a March 2021 EdWeek Research Center survey, half of the teachers said they would likely quit their job within the next two years. Only 34% of them said they…
You only need to walk into a store and see St Patrick’s Day decorations to know Irish Americans have profoundly impacted our country’s culture. But what brought so many Irish immigrants to the United States? This overview of Irish American history can help you teach students why they see so many Irish influences today. First…
“Loved how informational the PD was, and how engaging the trainer was. I learned how to access all of the different graphic organizers and how to use the lessons in a more productive way.” Brittany, Capistrano Unified School District, CA Providing your faculty and staff with quality professional development takes so much time, energy, and…
World history is full of remarkable women who changed the way we live today. During Women’s History Month or any time of the year, their stories can inspire your students to dream big and make the difference they want to see in the world. Europe Marie Curie, Wiki Commons Marie Curie Polish-born scientist Marie Curie…
Imagine one of your colleagues is sitting in your office watching you and taking notes on how well you email parents, monitor student achievement, and revise policies and procedures. This goes on for hours, and you don’t find out until after you’ve finished working whether or not they thought you did a good job. Do…
Are you looking for new ways to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month? Why not teach your elementary students about some of the incredible musicians who have shaped American music? Log into your Studies Weekly Online account to access images and videos of talented artists to foster an appreciation for music in your classroom. Here…
You’ve probably heard of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, but there are many lesser known Black women who made history. Each had to overcome racism and sexism to prove they were just as smart and capable as everyone else. Their stories can enrich your social studies teaching any time of the year, not just during…
No matter how well your teachers prepare students for exams, test anxiety can prevent children from showing how much they’ve learned. According to Healthline, students experience test anxiety when they’re afraid of getting a low score. Severe cases can cause stomach pain, nausea, shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, vomiting, or diarrhea. A study published in…
Happy Black History Month! If you are looking for more ways to celebrate the amazing contributions of Black Americans in history, here are 10 Studies Weekly Online videos you can use to engage students whether teaching in-class or remotely. Log into your Studies Weekly Online account and click the Watch Video button at the top-right…
A lot has changed over the past two years. But you know what hasn’t? Your desire to give students the best social studies education possible. Offering children an exceptional social studies learning experience gives you a sense of pride and makes your job more meaningful. We know that before you purchase a curriculum, you want…