Holidays
Learn more about how and what schools teach about religious and cultural holidays
Teaching
Opinion
How to Make the Most of Class Time Before a School Vacation: 4 Tips
Winter break is coming. An education researcher shares tips to maximize learning in your classroom and school.
School & District Management
Spooked by Halloween, Some Schools Ban Costumes鈥擝ut Not Without Pushback
Schools are tweaking Halloween traditions to make them more inclusive to all students.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
2 Billion People Celebrate Lunar New Year. Your Class Can, Too
Many school districts are putting the upcoming holiday on their calendars. Guests, music, food, and red envelopes can help bring the festival alive.
School Climate & Safety
How to Stop Students From Ghosting (and More Halloween Advice for Educators)
Our guide will help you keep attendance, student engagement, and classroom routines from getting thrown out of whack (o' lantern).
Families & the Community
Opinion
Certain Topics Spark Parent Pushback. I鈥檝e Decided to Teach Them Anyway
I found myself wondering how to cover Pride Month and Juneteenth without being targeted by a Facebook frenzy and a vigilante campaign.
Teaching
A Glimpse of What Teachers Give鈥攁nd Sometimes Get鈥擠uring the Holidays
The December holidays are when many teachers shell out their own cash to do something special for students.
Reading & Literacy
School Librarians' Top Picks for Holiday Books
Three librarians share some favorite titles that represent a diverse array of holidays and cultural traditions.
School & District Management
Celebrating Holidays at School: Legal Guidance for Administrators
Tips to help keep celebrations inclusive and immune from lawsuits.
Equity & Diversity
Q&A
Talking About Religion Is Hard. This District Leader Says Schools Should Do It Anyway
The Bellevue, Wash., district leader emphasizes that students need to be prepared to navigate a multicultural world.
School Climate & Safety
Do Holidays Belong in Public Schools? It's a Controversial Question in December
Whether it's classroom decorations or lessons on religious traditions, educators have wide-ranging opinions and practices.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
A Lesson in Gift-Giving, According to Research
Here鈥檚 a new way to think about the holiday spirit for young and old alike.
School & District Management
A Thanksgiving Reading List (With Extra Gravy)
A guide to gratitude, inclusion, and education for the holiday season.
Curriculum
Q&A
Juneteenth: How and Why It Should Be Taught in K-12 Schools
The national holiday's legacy is worth studying year-round, says the leader of a Black education research collective.
Student Well-Being
Kids Are Balancing Fasting and School During Ramadan. How to Support Them
Muslim children often have to juggle their religious obligations with academics, extracurricular activities, and other social pressures.