Texas State Office of Educator Preparation

08/24/2021

MathCuts joining the professional learning resources on Inside Mathematics.

03/28/2021

01/02/2021

From scavenger hunts to Pictionary, we’ve gathered a batch of virtual games to get students talking, laughing, and engaging with peers.

12/13/2020

08/20/2020

Teachers! Here’s a terrific resource to teach about gerrymandering and a representative government!

You can teach students about gerrymandering and still remain nonpartisan. Here's how.

08/04/2020

Yes, curriculum can be violent--whether you intend it or not. Here's what it looks like and how you can avoid it.

06/20/2020

Helpful hints!

Telling an anxious child to "get over it" is rarely effective. Try this instead:

06/17/2020

Social studies and history folks!

You're running out of time to register for our upcoming History at Night program with author Dan Utley! Our curator is especially excited that Mr. Utley will be talking about his History Ahead series of books, which tell some of the most fascinating stories related the Texas roadside marker program. This webinar will be hosted on Thursday, at 6 PM. You can register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5899692829459921677

06/17/2020

Education is a powerful tool for creating change. So, it's important teachers don't shy away from difficult conversations about racism in the classroom.

06/17/2020

A Mighty Girl Pick of the Day: "Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring" by Nancy Churnin. As a child, Laura Wheeler Waring loved mixing paints to get the perfect shade — especially to capture the exact shades of brown reflecting the varied skin colors of her family members. But, growing up in the late 19th century, she couldn't help but notice that museums didn't show many paintings of people with brown skin. Waring studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and then in Paris where work by Matisse and Gaugin encouraged her to paint the people she knew. And when she returned home to America, her portraits of famous African Americans would become classic works of art that still inspire visitors to the National Portrait Gallery. This gorgeously illustrated new picture book about a trailblazing artist celebrates self-expression, diversity, and welcoming different points of view. Highly recommended for ages 5 to 9.

"Beautiful Shades of Brown" is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/beautiful-shades-of-brown

For more books for children and teens about pioneering black women, visit our blog post "75 Books about Extraordinary Black Mighty Girls and Women" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14276

For older kids, there's also a new illustrated biography celebrating 50 pioneering women in the arts, "Women in Art," for ages 9 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/women-in-art

For many stories for children and teens of pioneering girls and women in the arts -- both in real-life and fiction -- visit our "Creative Arts" section at http://amgrl.co/2ibkDIQ

And, if you'd like to encourage your own Mighty Girl's interest in the arts, check out our blog post "Growing Creativity: 60 Arts and Crafts Toys for Mighty Girls," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=10465

06/17/2020

K-12 Math Leaders! Free webinars from one of the best professional learning organizations in the country!

Register Today for These Upcoming Free Webinars The Dana Center offers free webinars on a variety of topics important to K–12 educators. Below you will find our current webinar opportunities. Registration is always limited for these sessions. Wanting to hear about future dates for our free webinar...

06/15/2020