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KDP Wins ISAE STAR Award for Innovation of the Year – Thanks to You, KDP Members!

By Raevyn Harris posted 2 days ago
KDP Wins ISAE STAR Award for Innovation of the Year – Thanks to You, KDP Members! We're excited to announce that KDP has been honored with the ISAE STAR Award for Innovation of the Year ! Presented ...

Member Spotlight: Christina Sluyter

By Raevyn Harris posted 5 days ago
Member Spotlight: Christina Sluyter We’re excited to spotlight Christina Sluyter , a passionate educator and mother of nine who transforms challenges into triumphs with the support of her KDP community. ...

Unlocking Literacy with the Power of Names

By Kevin Wong posted 11 days ago
Unlocking Literacy with the Power of Names By Denise M. McDonald Literacy instruction is complex and a significant challenge in meeting the diverse needs of learners (Gunning, 2013). Educators are constantly ...

Programming Excitement: Educational Robots in an Elementary STEM Classroom

By Kevin Wong posted 12-10-2024
Programming Excitement: Educational Robots in an Elementary STEM Classroom By Adam Finkle My fifth - grade mathematics and science classroom is always abuzz with different activities ...

KDP Spotlight: Calvalyn Day

By Raevyn Harris posted 12-02-2024
KDP Spotlight: Calvalyn Day, MsEd, TICC Meet Calvalyn Day, MsEd, TICC: the inspiring host of The Rooted Teacher Podcast by KDP ! With a passion for supporting personal well-being and growth, Calvalyn ...

Member Spotlight: Sarah Levinson

By Raevyn Harris posted 12-02-2024
Member Spotlight: Sarah Levinson We’re excited to spotlight Sarah Levinson , who finds joy in seeing students grasp concepts, grow socially, and build confidence. ...

Pause Before You Pin!

By Kevin Wong posted 11-26-2024
Pause Before You Pin! By Nicole Hansen Ask nearly any teacher about Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com) and they'll likely tell you how invaluable it is. The website allows users to collect and post ...

Member Spotlight: Kristin Collette

By Raevyn Harris posted 11-18-2024
Member Spotlight: Kristin Collette, NCC MA We’re excited to spotlight Kristin Collette , a passionate educator who credits her KDP chapter with reigniting her purpose and helping ...

Supporting Grieving Students During the Holiday Season: A Teacher’s Guide

By Michelle Melani posted 11-18-2024
As an educator, you know the holiday season brings a special energy to your classrooms. There are classroom parties, arts and crafts, holiday concerts, and festive decorations. But for students who have lost a loved one, ...

Member Spotlight: Douglass Bailey

By Raevyn Harris posted 11-05-2024
Member Spotlight: Douglass Bailey We’re excited to spotlight Douglass Bailey , a passionate educator and entertainer with over 20 years of experience. As a STEM academic advisor ...

Supporting Grieving Students: What Every Teacher Needs to Know

By Michelle Melani posted 11-04-2024
Picture this: You’re in your classroom when you learn that one of your students has lost a parent. Your heart sinks. You want to help, but you’re not sure how. You’re not alone—many teachers feel this way, yet supporting ...

Mentor Texts as a Gateway to Writing

By Natalie Pemberton posted 10-28-2024
Mentor Texts as a Gateway to Writing By Julie Wasmund Hoffman Chances are, the first time you wrote a business letter or resumé, you looked at an example. We study exemplars. We learn new dance moves by watching ...

“This Is for Everyone’s Wellbeing”: Recognizing an Un/Documented Latina Mother’s Community Activism as Parent Engagement

By Michelle Melani posted 10-23-2024
“This Is for Everyone’s Well-being”: Recognizing an Un/Documented Latina Mother’s Community Activism as Parent Engagement By Grace Cornell Gonzales and Alicia Rusoja María and her daughter host a protest ...

Member Spotlight: Carolyn Case

By Raevyn Harris posted 10-21-2024
Member Spotlight: Carolyn Case We’re thrilled to feature Carolyn Case , President of KDP’s Kappa Tau Chapter at the University of Tampa. Carolyn has been a driving force in creating ...

Winning at Parent Conferences

By Natalie Pemberton posted 10-15-2024
Winning at Parent Conferences By Jeanne Anne Craig One of the scariest things that faced me as a brand-new teacher (besides the kids!) was parent conferences. Especially the ones that involved difficult ...

Member Spotlight: Sofia E. Hardman

By Raevyn Harris posted 10-08-2024
Member Spotlight: Sofia E. Hardman We’re thrilled to feature Sofia E. Hardman , President of the Theta Alpha Chapter at Howard University. Sofia shares her experiences as a chapter president ...

Families as Researchers and Intellectual Activists

By Michelle Melani posted 10-01-2024
Families as Researchers and Intellectual Activists By María Paula Ghiso and Gerald Campano María Paula Ghiso and Gerald Campano wrote the article, “ Care, Support, and Solidarity: Families Demanding a Universal ...

“He did what?!” 6 Tips to Heading Off an Aggressive Meltdown

By Natalie Pemberton posted 10-01-2024
“He did what?!” 6 Tips to Heading Off an Aggressive Meltdown By Charlene Blair Tolley Bobby walked into my class, a student I will never forget. He had long hair and didn’t look me in the face. He ...

7 Tips (and Helpful Links) for Organizing Your Classroom and Staying Sane

By Natalie Pemberton posted 09-17-2024
7 Tips (and Helpful Links) for Organizing Your Classroom and Staying Sane By Joyce Wilson Teaching is a challenging profession, especially if you’re a new teacher. Fortunately, you can implement strategies ...

Identity Journey Mapping in Study Abroad: An Instructional Activity to Explore One’s Identity

By Natalie Pemberton posted 08-01-2024
Identity Journey Mapping in Study Abroad : A n Instructional Activity to Explore One’s Identity By Hyesun Cho & Josh Hayes Hyesun Cho and Josh Hayes wrote the article “ I Hold ...