NJ Makers Day was a fantastic opportunity to foster critical thinking & creativity! Students dove into activities like code-cracking, deductive reasoning, and spy skills. These hands-on experiences sparked a passion for problem-solving and innovation. #NJMakersDay #NJSTEMmonth #STEMEducation

Because how we speak to others matters ... #edusky www.ted.com/podcasts/ted...

After Ellen Oh shared abt meeting a student of color who thought writing was only for white ppl, Chaz Hayden reminded us, "Students see author's names but don't know what those people look like. It's super important that [school librarians] show students what authors look like."

If you are an NJ resident, and you think a vocal minority should not get to ban books from schools and take away parents' and students' rights to decide what books are right for them, please take two minutes to sign this digital petition:
www.saveschoollibrarians.org/njaslbookbans

Our school life coach, Coach Jim Stroker, talked about using the word POPSICLE to find reasons to be thankful . . . he inspired this graphic #gratitude #middleschool #wellnesscoach #coachstroker