Active Shooter Drills Do More Harm than Good Stop the surprises. Stop traumatizing students. If schools must do the drills, find out how they can do them better. Learn More

Schools and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know Yes, preparation and handwashing are key. Here are the other things you should consider. Learn More Mentoring Programs Give ESPs Stronger Voice “When you know better, you do better — with yourself, your colleagues, and your students.” Read More

Growing Awareness of ‘Period Poverty’ in Schools One in five teens struggle to afford menstrual products. Virginia is poised to become the fifth state to make them free in public school bathrooms. Learn More Millennials Love Their Union Young educators are joining their union—and many locals are making space for them to lead. Learn More BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU Make a Difference for Your Students and Community Statistics in Schools Week is March 2-6! Educators can use free, downloadable activities for the five daily themes related to the 2020 Census. Find out more at census.gov/schools. Get Resources Read Across America Celebrates a Nation of Diverse Readers Year-round program to bring diverse books into schools can change mindsets and help teach empathy and inclusion. Learn More