Are you getting ready to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in your classroom or school? Would you like a school newsletter template filled with resources to jumpstart your planning? If so, look no further!

Literacy & Numeracy Activities

For starters, we’ve got resources from the Smithsonian Museums and the Census Bureau - from history and culture to numbers (plus, for the elementary set, a BrainPop lesson)!

We’ve also got two great reading lists -- one for YA and one that skews a little younger. While we’re on the subject of reading, how about an author study on Korean-American school librarian turned best-selling author and movie executive, Jenny Han?! We’ve got print and video interviews to kick it off.

We are all Americans

The last segment of the template shares an interview with a Chinese American high school senior talking about his personal experiences, and a link to resources for anti-AAPI bullying. If one thing comes out of this month’s heritage celebration, we hope it’s respect for the diversity of cultures that make up our country.

Two Simple Steps to Better School Communication

🧑🏾‍💻 Busy? Here’s the TL;DR 1. Lead with Communications 2. Model good communication practices 3. Follow Smore and SchoolStatus for more exciting updates As a school leader, it’s your responsibility to ensure the best possible conditions for student learning. There are multiple ways to do so, each one important.

Smore BlogDavid Leshaw

Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming: Here’s How To Celebrate

Getting ready to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week? We’ve got a template full of ideas to help honor and celebrate your faculty.

Smore BlogKara Stern, Ph.D. | Director of Education Content | Smore