Over 300 nominations describing amazing teachers poured in. More than 13,000 votes were cast. Now, the time has come to reveal the winners of our 9th Annual Crystal Apple Awards. Every year, School Specialty invites educators and school communities to nominate deserving teachers who embody our key contest criteria of inspiration, leadership, and passion. […]
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The 123’s of Teaching Children the ABC’s
My favorite series of novels is The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton. My children are Zack and Alex, Z to A. I am beginning to wonder how much of my life has been influenced by my many years of teaching the alphabet to early childhood students! Experience and research have given […]
23 Classroom Must-Haves
We’ve gathered a list of must-haves for your classroom. From organizational tools to classroom decorations, these items will prepare any classroom for a new school year. What can’t you live without in your classroom? Leave your must-have items and anything you would add to the list in the comments! When you’re ready to shop, check out our […]
2024 Crystal Apple Award Winners
Over 600 nominations describing amazing teachers poured in, and thousands of votes were cast. Now, the time has come to reveal the winners of our 10th Annual Crystal Apple Awards. Every year, School Specialty invites educators and school communities to nominate deserving teachers who embody our key contest criteria of inspiration, leadership, and passion. […]
5 Family and Community Engagement Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes
Strong school-family-community partnerships bring exceptional value to children’s education. A recent book by Karen L. Mapp, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and four other co-collaborators synthesizes the available research to explain who benefits from these partnerships and the many advantages of family and community engagement. Everyone Wins! The Evidence […]
Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center Case Study
Modern, versatile classroom furniture instills pride and helps improve student outcomes at Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center Equipping classrooms and other school spaces with comfortable and flexible furnishings doesn’t just open up new possibilities for instruction. It can also boost the engagement and morale of both students and staff. With the help of grant […]
It’s Time for Science Episode 10: Community Engagement and Citizen Scientists
This month on It’s Time for Science, it’s time to talk about community engagement and citizen scientists! Host Tom Racine talks with Dr. Mwenda KudumuBiggs from the Fleet Science Center and Emma Giles from SciStarter. Episode Summary In this episode, Tom speaks with Dr. KudumuBiggs about her position at the Fleet Science Center, why […]
Community Engagement with Citizen Science
One Million Acts of Science for Citizen Science Month Have you ever dreamed of making a great scientific discovery that makes the world a better place? We all grew up learning how scientists throughout history found ways to study and understand everything from the smallest atom to the widest galaxy. The parts that don’t […]
Hazleton Area School District Case Study
Hazleton Area School District Partners with School Specialty® for Design and Furnishing of Flexible Learning Spaces If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that the days of delivering a “one-size-fits-all” education are long gone. Every child has unique learning needs, and modern learning environments must be flexible and adaptable enough to […]
How to Create Classroom Learning Spaces that Support SEL
Although COVID is no longer considered a public health emergency, schools still face long-term academic and mental health challenges. In response, some have integrated social emotional learning (SEL) lessons and activities into instruction and expanded their schoolwide support services. While these measures are invaluable, solving the crisis will require further steps—and designing creative learning […]
The Schoolyard Podcast Episode 14: Hands-On Learning Using Real-Life Events
In the 14th episode of The Schoolyard Podcast, host Nancy Chung sits down with Dr. Erica Colón, founder of Champions for Science and @NittyGrittyScience, to discuss the benefits of incorporating real-life events into teaching. Dr. Colón and Nancy share practical tips and tricks for leveraging these events to engage students and foster critical thinking. […]
School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation: Highland Heights Elementary Art Room Transformation
School Specialty® and the College Football Playoff Foundation® (CFPF) share a common goal to improve educator resources and provide children with better learning opportunities. This mission is supported by both organizations through CFPF’s Extra Yard for Teachers® program. This time, we headed to Houston, Texas, to transform an art room for Highland Heights Elementary School! Highland Heights is a […]
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