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Bullying Prevention: How to Help Students Cope with Bullying

Bullying Prevention: How to Help Students Cope with Bullying

One of out of every five students report being bullied, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics.

5 Inspiring Podcasts for Educators

5 Inspiring Podcasts for Educators

Check out these inspiring podcasts for educators.

6 Leaf Activities to Celebrate Fall

6 Leaf Activities to Celebrate Fall

With fall comes crisp nights, Halloween and hot chocolate. But, the biggest and best sign of fall is the leaves changing colors.

Keep Kids Creative: 5 Practical Tips for Sparking Creativity

Keep Kids Creative: 5 Practical Tips for Sparking Creativity

Children are born creative. They have a natural curiosity to question, explore and invent, which is a key component of creativity.

Teaching Charity: 7 Tips for Cultivating a Giving Spirit in Students

Teaching Charity: 7 Tips for Cultivating a Giving Spirit in Students

Charitable giving boosts students’ confidence, health and happiness.

Creating a Program Constitution

Creating a Program Constitution

Celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by asking students to help create a constitution for your afterschool program.

How to Use Video Games to Help Students Learn

How to Use Video Games to Help Students Learn

Studies show playing video games encourages critical thinking, improves motor skills and promotes key social skills like leadership and team building.

7 Food Science Experiments to Promote Healthy Eating

7 Food Science Experiments to Promote Healthy Eating

Fun science experiments that will engage students while also promoting healthy eating.

Be the Change: Empowering Youth to Effect Positive Change

Be the Change: Empowering Youth to Effect Positive Change

Challenge students to tackle real-world issues and empower them to imagine practical solutions and lead the change.

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