Music: The Sound of My Heart | Music in Our Schools Month
March is Music in Our Schools Months. Around the country, music educators and students celebrate and explore the lasting impact music has on our lives.
Lesser-known Virginia Women for Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month approaches, teachers begin thinking about what notable women they can introduce to their students. Here are some of the less touted Virginia women your students should know.
Dream Class: Using Google’s 20% Time to Build Student Engagement
Enhance engagement in your classroom and libraries with 20% Time! Get started with advice from educator Kristen Strickland.
Presenting Multiple Perspectives in History
We all learned history in different ways. No matter what level of education, your knowledge of history can be based upon certain perspectives that have been presented to you in your learning.
Get News Lit With National News Literacy Week
This week, January 24-28, 2022, is National News Literacy Week. Learn more about the resources available from the News Literacy Project.
Virginia’s Black History Icons
Black History Month is right around the corner! Explore Virginia’s black history icons.
Top 5 eMediaVA SEL Resources for Secondary Educators
eMediaVA Ambassador Kristen Strickland’s favorite eMediaVA SEL resources.
Finding Balance in Students’ Digital Lives
Students’ use of technology is the highest it has ever been. It’s our responsibility as educators and parents to help students find balance in their digital lives.
Using Media Literacy to Support Reading Literacy
Resources and advice on supporting reading literacy from Norfolk Public Schools Media Specialist, Tanisha Ricks.
“When a Dog Bites a Man”: Using eMediaVA Resources to Teach “What Is News?”
There’s an old saying that goes like this: When a dog bites a man, that’s not news. When a man bites a dog, now that’s news!