May is filled with opportunities to celebrate excellence, innovation, and representation. During both Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Women in Mathematics celebrations, it is the perfect time to spotlight inspiring mathematicians who continue to impact classrooms around the world. One mathematician I love sharing with students is Maryam Mirzakhani. Mirzakhani made history […]
Planning Ahead: Ways to use eMediaVA Resources Next School Year
This time of year, amidst the exhaustion, teachers begin thinking about the next school year. When I was in the classroom, I liked to reflect on what went right and the things I’d like to change and I still do in my role as an ITRT. Hopefully as a part of your reflection, you’re thinking […]
More Than a Test Score: Nurturing Mental Health in May
Ask any educator, parent, or student about May, and you’ll likely get a heavy sigh. It’s a beautiful paradox: summer is on the horizon, but we are deep in the trenches of end-of-year assessments and collective burnout. It is incredibly fitting that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Right now, our learners are absorbing the […]
CSEdWeek: Why Every Teacher is a CS Teacher
Computer Science Education Week begins December 8, and it’s the perfect reminder that every teacher, no matter the subject, plays a role in helping students build essential digital skills.
Why I’m Thankful for eMediaVA
Learn why eMediaVA remains a favorite free resource for Virginia educators: from smart search filters to curated collections and classroom-ready materials.
Using eMediaVA to Provide Context for World Literature
Enhance world literature lessons with eMediaVA—offering free media that connects global texts to their cultural and historical roots.
It’s Media Literacy Week!
Media Literacy Week is October 27th-31st. Librarian Dale Harter shares his favorite resources for media literacy to use this week and all year long.
Let’s Get Digital: A Toolkit for Digital Citizenship Week 2025
Explore a collection of quick, high-quality lessons and activities from eMediaVA and trusted partners that make teaching digital citizenship easy to fit into the school day.
Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to Life: 5 eMediaVA Picks for Your Classroom
Explore ITRT Sarah Finch’s favorite Hispanic Heritage Month resources from eMediaVA!
Generative AI & Students: It’s Not Just About Cheating
Explore safe tools for any grade level to begin teaching students responsible use of gAI tools.
SOL Review Collections from eMediaVA
Explore our end-of-year review collections for elementary and secondary classrooms.
Take Your Students on a Virtual Adventure!
Explore museums, landmarks, and even outer space with virtual field trips that are fun, free, and easy to use in any classroom.