Diwali Toolkit

Happy Diwali

Diwali is October 24, 2022. Read more about lessons on Diwali for your class.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022

#AAPI Heritage Month is in May, and here are some resources for teaching about how these cultures are woven into our country’s history.

April is Arab American Heritage Month

Arab Boy and Girl

April is Arab American Heritage Month. Here are some teaching resources.

Supporting Students During Religious Holidays

close up photograph of person praying in front lined candles

Awareness of religious observances during the month of April can help you and your students to be more understanding and culturally responsive.

An American Love Poem by Kwame Alexander

books on wooden shelves inside library

A beautiful poem by Kwame Alexander in response to book banning.

Race, Ethnicity, Nationality, and Jellybeans

Watch this great short video that uses jellybeans to explain the words we commonly use to describe our identity.