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by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Things have changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. A new school year has started and, in [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Have you ever wondered why so many people believe in “fake news”? One reason for this is cognitive bias, which is [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Educators around the world have the same goals of raising readers and instilling a love of learning in their [...]

It is widely known that books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating conversations with students of all ages when discussing a sensitive topic. Stories can illustrate [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Distance learning has made everyone’s daily routines change in unexpected ways. Educators and students alike are [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist It takes a village to raise a child. Parents depend on extended family, community members, and educators to help [...]

By Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist No other form of writing expresses emotions and creates imagery quite like poetry. Poets select words for their [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Stories entertain. Stories also teach. Having diverse literature available to students helps create a culture of [...]