Jenn Hooven, Mark Kissling, and Misty Woods show how children between the ages of 3 and 5 learn to be ecological citizens at the Child Care Center at Hort Woods on Penn State’s University Park campus. The authors demonstrate how the curriculum provides a learning focus on animals, insects, plants, weather, and nature-at-large and includes both planned and spontaneous connections to the outdoors. 

—Julie DoughtyThe author describes three distinct stories by West African women that challenge conventional cliches and can help teachers integrate the experiences of African women into classroom curricula.22

Dave Eggers, best-selling writer, editor, and publisher will join us along with illustrator Shawn Harris to discuss their book What Can a Citizen Do? The book is inspiring young students across the country to participate in the civic life of their communities. We’ll also be joined by teachers who are using the book in their classrooms to help students take informed action in their communities. All Times Eastern Join NCSS and inquirED to explore how building background knowledge through social studies improves literacy outcomes and gives students the deep understanding they need to…

Real-life mysteries can involve students in rigorous problem solving, promote engagement, and provide students with a deep understanding of the criminal justice system.