5 Things to Remember as Distance Learning Begins
“Unprecedented” seems to be the word used most to describe this time we are currently living in. The word means never done or known before, which is also an accurate way to describe the type of [...]
“Unprecedented” seems to be the word used most to describe this time we are currently living in. The word means never done or known before, which is also an accurate way to describe the type of [...]
by Deb Lundgren, New School Services Project Manager As educators, our time, particularly our school time, is valuable. As priorities, shouldn’t students be learning about their world and the [...]
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 [...]
“Oge is a shorter nickname for my full name,” shares Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Oge Mora. “It translates in English to ‘God’s time is always best.’ Oge on its own means [...]
It’s not every day that we get to hear from someone whose work received a Caldecott Honor, so we are thrilled to welcome Daniel Minter to the Mackin Community Blog. Not only is he an [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Makerspace Specialist Across the country and the world, we are continuously watching updates from the CDC regarding COVID-19, also called [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Makerspace Specialist Words are powerful, especially when words are shared from one person to another. Reading aloud to students is a [...]
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, we are exploring the courageous figures who fought for women’s suffrage. It is important to remember well-known [...]