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5 books to spark a little holiday magic

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024

Add to the magic this holiday season by opening up one of these five holiday-themed books perfect for family-time and the classroom.

The road(s) to democracy: A post-election message for educators

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024

After each election, it’s natural to feel some tension or heaviness as we watch our nation grapple with its differences.

Reading with your child helps build important life skills

Studies show that reading books with your young children does more than help them learn words and develop language skills.

Lantern offers COOK: A program to help you feed your family

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Lantern offers a program to support parents with day-to-day cooking tips and tricks for healthy early childhood development.

Aspiring special education teacher keeps dream alive thanks to scholarship

Hear the inspiring story of another “First Things First” scholarship recipient, Gabriella Ramirez, an aspiring special education teacher.

5 pumpkin carving alternatives for kids this Halloween season

Check out this list of substitute crafts for pumpkin carving that are just as fun and enjoyable for all family members.

How to make your own slime

Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024

If you’re looking for a hands-on project that will teach kids measuring and science skills, this is it! Here’s how to make your own slime.

Empower students with lessons in civics and prepare them for civil discourse

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024

Explore resources about civics education for students in grades 6 to 12 and help them become educated citizens.

Hispanic Heritage Month picture books for kids

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year by reviewing cultural literature for young children and students.

Help your child be a kind friend

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

It takes practice for kids to learn to include others. Here are four strategies to help our kids become more inclusive.