Holidays
Learn more about how and what schools teach about religious and cultural holidays
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
2 Billion People Celebrate Lunar New Year. Your Class Can, Too
Many school districts are putting the upcoming holiday on their calendars. Guests, music, food, and red envelopes can help bring the festival alive.
School Climate & Safety
How to Stop Students From Ghosting (and More Halloween Advice for Educators)
Our guide will help you keep attendance, student engagement, and classroom routines from getting thrown out of whack (o' lantern).
Families & the Community
Opinion
Certain Topics Spark Parent Pushback. I’ve Decided to Teach Them Anyway
I found myself wondering how to cover Pride Month and Juneteenth without being targeted by a Facebook frenzy and a vigilante campaign.
Teaching
A Glimpse of What Teachers Give—and Sometimes Get—During the Holidays
The December holidays are when many teachers shell out their own cash to do something special for students.
Reading & Literacy
School Librarians' Top Picks for Holiday Books
Three librarians share some favorite titles that represent a diverse array of holidays and cultural traditions.
School & District Management
Celebrating Holidays at School: Legal Guidance for Administrators
Tips to help keep celebrations inclusive and immune from lawsuits.
Equity & Diversity
Q&A
Talking About Religion Is Hard. This District Leader Says Schools Should Do It Anyway
The Bellevue, Wash., district leader emphasizes that students need to be prepared to navigate a multicultural world.
School Climate & Safety
Do Holidays Belong in Public Schools? It's a Controversial Question in December
Whether it's classroom decorations or lessons on religious traditions, educators have wide-ranging opinions and practices.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
A Lesson in Gift-Giving, According to Research
Here’s a new way to think about the holiday spirit for young and old alike.
School & District Management
A Thanksgiving Reading List (With Extra Gravy)
A guide to gratitude, inclusion, and education for the holiday season.
Curriculum
Q&A
Juneteenth: How and Why It Should Be Taught in K-12 Schools
The national holiday's legacy is worth studying year-round, says the leader of a Black education research collective.
Student Well-Being
Kids Are Balancing Fasting and School During Ramadan. How to Support Them
Muslim children often have to juggle their religious obligations with academics, extracurricular activities, and other social pressures.
School & District Management
Why Students Ghost the Day After Halloween (And What Schools Can Do About It)
Missing school on Nov. 1 can for some students lead to chronic absenteeism and academic problems down the road.
School Climate & Safety
Schools Ban 'Squid Game' Costumes for Halloween
N.Y. school officials are telling parents the popular Netflix series has no place in schools, either as a costume or a game at recess.