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Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15- October 15th, and is a time where we celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.Read now
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Disability Pride Resources
Read nowJuly is Disability Pride Month! National Disability Independence Day, celebrated annually on July 26, commemorates passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. law prohibiting discrimination against those with disabilities. Check out the resources below! Check out our...
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Juneteenth Resources
Read nowJuneteenth is a federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African American people in the United States and to reflect on the atrocities and inequalities that African Americans have faced throughout history and in the present day. You can...
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Partner Reading: A powerful social academic activity
Partner reading is simply two people sharing a book or text and discussing it. Here are some simple suggestions to make it easier and effective in your classroom.Read now -
Women in Science Resources
Read nowIt's important to introduce girls to female role models, especially in areas where women's accomplishments are often overlooked or minimized such as in science, mathematics, and technology. As the saying goes "If you can't see it, you can't be it" and we...
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Equitable Resources Allocation and Language Allocation
When evaluating book collections, the most obvious consideration is the quantity of books. Classroom collections often include teacher’s personal collections, this observation excludes them. There are many opinions on what is the optimal number of books needed to achieve academic achievement.Read now -
Independent Reading: Creating a Classroom Where Readers Flourish
Read nowBooks del Sur was fortunate to commission an artist to articulate how we see our books being used in a dual language classroom. Our vision and the illustration is inspired by Donalyn Miller's article "Creating a Classroom Where Readers Flourish" in...
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10 Fast Facts about Frida Kahlo!
Read nowTo celebrate Frida Kahlo's birthday July 6th, we are providing you with some Frida facts! Check out our collection of Frida books here! 1. She surrounded herself with exotic pets and included them in her paintings. 2. A tragic vehicle...
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Pride Month Resources
Read nowJune is Pride Month! Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Riots which sparked the gay rights movement. Pride Month also celebrates the LGBTQ+ culture and their members' contributions to society. It's important that we represent all students in our classrooms. Here are...