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08/09/2026
World Humanitarian Day on 8/19 is a meaningful time to introduce students to women whose leadership and service changed history. This TeachersFirst collection features lesson plans and classroom resources celebrating pioneering women from around the world: https://teachersfirst.org/spectopics/pioneerwomen.cfm?utm_source=facebook_organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TFUpdate
08/09/2026
Want to help students retain learning longer? Join us August 12 for "Intentional Lesson Design: Connecting Content, Skills, and Learning" and discover a research-backed approach you can apply in any classroom. Register today: https://the-source-for-learning.trainercentralsite.com/session/ok2ask661 #/home?utm_source=fb-x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026-summer-ok2ask
08/09/2026
Just 3 days away: Join us August 12 at 7 PM ET for a webinar about free AI tools for differentiation, feedback, communication, and more that can help you work smarter! PA educators can earn Act 48 hours.
Register for free: https://bit.ly/4xez02H
08/08/2026
Take students on a literary journey with the Reading Trek for ‘A Long Walk to Water.’ This interactive, map-based experience helps students connect the novel to real places while exploring themes of resilience, access to clean water, & global citizenship: https://teachersfirst.org/reading-treks/content/long-walk-water?utm_source=facebook_organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TFUpdate
08/08/2026
Curious how AI can support differentiated practice and guided inquiry? Join us August 11 for "Beyond the Worksheet: Creating AI-Powered Classroom Activities" and create a classroom-ready activity you can use right away. Register: https://the-source-for-learning.trainercentralsite.com/session/ok2ask660 #/home?utm_source=fb-x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026-summer-ok2ask
08/07/2026
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Join us for our last workshops of the summer!
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08/07/2026
August is Water Quality Month and a great opportunity to help students explore one of the world's most important resources. This post includes classroom ideas and resources for teaching about clean, accessible water & the global challenges surrounding it: https://bit.ly/4fKK4yX
08/06/2026
Every classroom includes learners with unique strengths and needs. Discover practical differentiation strategies that will help every student in your class thrive. https://the-source-for-learning.trainercentralsite.com/course/differentiated-instruction #/home?utm_source=fb-x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=core-tf-plus
08/05/2026
Research shows that mixing content, skills, or problem types over time can strengthen learning and retention. Join us August 12 to explore the science of interleaving and practical strategies for intentional lesson design. Register now: https://the-source-for-learning.trainercentralsite.com/session/ok2ask661 #/home?utm_source=fb-x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026-summer-ok2ask
08/04/2026
Move beyond worksheets and create interactive, student-facing learning experiences with AI. Join us August 11 to explore SchoolAI and design activities that support engagement while keeping teachers in control. Register now: https://the-source-for-learning.trainercentralsite.com/session/ok2ask660 #/home?utm_source=fb-x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026-summer-ok2ask