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Why Only a Month?        We traditionally find a month in the year to honor and celebrate people of color (POC) and women's role in history and society. Why? Because even though our country is made up of many colors, cultures, backgrounds and points of view, traditional teaching and learning materials are often absent these perspectives.              For example, how many pages in a history text are dedicated to the details and impact of slavery or redlining and Jim Crow laws? How much content relates the contributions women have made to American and world cultures of today? Look for the references about native and aboriginal peoples and notice at how many points their perspective may be left out. How much do our students know about the conditions on today's reservations, the influence Hispanic culture has in our society or the conditions that migrant workers endure? How has racism towards Asian Americans shaped our communities...

Infobase Learn 360 New Videos!      ICYMI (in case you missed it), our district has a subscription to an amazing library of videos and resources! Even if you didn't miss it or have been using Learn 360, they have recently added a bunch of new videos.       All of their library is student and standard friendly. Not to mention the resources that come with many of the videos. No ads, no weird "up next" videos...just resources to reinforce your lessons with the visuals that are essential to all learners. Or perhaps you want to add an embedded quiz into your choice of video (think Edpuzzle). It's all here, and more, for you to enhance and enrich your content and spice up your curriculum.       Contact your Ed Tech Coach for a personal tour and perhaps some fresh ideas or collaborative planning help! Learn 360 New Videos

  👀Do It....Make Math Fun!👀       Why not celebrate Pi Day? It is always a great thing to show that math can be fun. Even if you're not a math teacher...critical thinking and different perspectives about school subjects can benefit you and your students' attitudes. Be a part of the movement that treats STEAM activities as fun additions to any discipline.      You can always just pair Pi Day with a fine serving of technology-love and innovation flavoring! 😋 JPL - NASA Pi Day Challenge Pi Day Wakelet Collection by Denise Wright of ISTE

 Video Record Instructions for Students right in Google Slides!      There are so many ways to encourage student understanding of what you want students to do. One idea is to use the extension Record to Slides . Install this extension and video yourself saying hi, encouraging your students or just giving them the instructions right in the Google Slides! Great for your struggling readers and those who have difficulty focusing. Not bad for building community and relationships too!     There are many other apps as well. Leave a comment below telling us what you use! There are so many ideas but one that works best for you....   Record to Slides

 Read Across America - NEA Resources and more!     Need ideas or inspiration for March 2? Check out some of these resources:      Lisa Highfill's Read Across America 2021 Google Doc Resources     NEA - Read Across America History, facts and statistics Scholastic - Resources Scholastic - Teachers share their best ideas