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Black History Month Resources: Moving Beyond Martin and Rosa

We should be highlighting and teaching about Black Americans year-round, not just the shortest month of the year. Let’s move beyond our Black History Month poster people with these books.

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Buying Books on a Budget to Build Your Classroom Library

Today’s readers are tomorrow’s leaders, but dang, those books get expensive real quick! Here are a few ways I’ve managed to stock my shelves over the years without depleting my life savings.

Hello, I'm Crystal! I have been a New Jersey educator for over a decade. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to work in an array of settings, in multiple classrooms, in many subject areas, and with a variety of students. While I hold an administrator's certificate, I find myself called to serve hands-on in the classroom and designing curriculum. On a more personal note, I am passionate about my faith, family, and fitness! Welcome to my little piece of the internet. Read More

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