In September 2019, I launched a pilot program with three sections of my United States History II course. More than seventy juniors and seniors in high school wrote letters to... read more →
Day of the Dead is actually a two-day holiday in Mexico when families celebrate life and death simultaneously. From October 31 - November 2, people create ofrendas (or offerings) adorned... read more →
The initial learning goals for my fellowship focused on my relative lack of knowledge about geological science. When I lead... read more →
UPDATE: In recognition of the challenges facing teachers at this time, Fund for Teachers will be extending our 2022 grant... read more →
Forty years ago, the United Nations declared September 21 the International Day of Peace to, according to the event website, "provide a globally shared date for all humanity to commit... read more →
Closing out Water Quality Month, we share the words of #FFTFellow Tammy Laakeri, who used a Fund for Teachers grant to conduct independent research of water pollution and conservation efforts... read more →
Sixty-six years ago today, fourteen-year-old Emmett Till was lynched and shot for allegedly flirting with a young white woman at her family's store in Money, MS. His body was recovered... read more →
When the pandemic grounded our 2020 grant recipients’ plans, we wrestled with ways to continue honoring their passion and professionalism. The spaces normally filled with updates from teachers actively... read more →
When the pandemic grounded our 2020 grant recipients’ plans, we wrestled with ways to continue honoring their passion and professionalism. The spaces normally filled with updates from teachers actively pursuing... read more →
Teaching hard history motivates Gina Higgins in her work with middle school students at Carmel Middle School in Charlotte, NC. Often, the topic isn't the only hard aspect of her... read more →