
Earth Day: Honoring Our Planet Through Exploration and Education
Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, is a global recognition of the environmental movement and a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the planet’s natural resources.

Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, is a global recognition of the environmental movement and a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the planet’s natural resources.

In March, National Geographic Learning celebrates the inspiring achievements of women who have shaped history through their contributions as explorers, scientists, photographers, anthropologists, and authors. From research labs and classrooms to space missions and political movements, women have played a vital role in advancing knowledge and progress in our world. Women’s History Month provides a dedicated opportunity to reflect on their impact and honor the women who have paved the way for future generations.

We’ve all heard that it takes a village to raise a child, but when you’re working in education, that phrase runs deeper. Creating an environment that cultivates collaboration, critical thinking, and holistic development is essential in preparing students to become good members of society. Through community engagement, we not only support student success but also benefit from this collective mission to educate our young ones. This ripple effect can be passed…

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a call to action for accelerating gender equality. At National Geographic Learning, we take pride in recognizing the contributions of women across all disciplines—whether in Social Studies, Science, Math, English Language Learning, or Career and Technical Education.

As I embark on my fourth year having students complete a six-week Civics Action Project, it has become one of my favorite units. The authentic, real-world connections students make, the ownership they take in choosing and leading their projects, and the pride they feel during the showcase make this unit incredibly powerful.

CTE month is an opportunity to show a spotlight on programs that impact everyone! Whether you have an interest in Business, Culinary, Woodshop, Engineering, Photography, Childcare, Hospitality or others not listed. CTE reaches the individual student…

Celebrate CTE Month with us as we shine a spotlight on outstanding Career and Technical Education teachers who are dedicated to empowering students to thrive in the classroom, their communities, and beyond. Discover their perspectives on…

Hello, my name is Larry Jeffus, and I’m a welder. I have been a welder my entire life. To celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, I’d like to share a little bit about how my technical education has changed my life. Because of my learning differences, I struggled…

Career and Technical Education Month is the time to inform the world and celebrate the hard work of educational professionals that are passionate about preparing young people by developing transferrable skills…

For me, CTE Month is about celebrating students who may be unsuccessful in the traditional four-year school. It’s about supporting those who were told, “You can’t” or “You’re not good enough.” In CTE, we are dedicated to championing you! We are here to train the next generation of…

The interesting thing about CTE is that the work we do is a continuous journey of growth and exploration for our students…

“You have to Maslow before you can Bloom.”
I heard this statement a few years ago and it has stuck with me. It often takes me back to my time as a first grade teacher. I was young, in my second year of teaching, and had a student in my class who would impact my view of education forever. Giovanni came to me as a first grader who, despite having attended Pre-K and Kindergarten, didn’t recognize the letter G. He would scream and cry and throw fits in the hallways, and my teammates felt sorry for me that I was his teacher (but were also glad they were not). The referral process for special education had been initiated.
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