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Educators: Bring the museum to your classroom with hands-on resources, digital tools, and activities from the Smithsonian Institution! 🖼️🔬
Browse resources designed to spark curiosity & encourage engagement at every grade level: si.edu/educators/reso… #InternationalMuseumDay
Avoid FAFSA® scammers on social media!
ED & Federal Student Aid will NEVER ask for your personal information via social media.
Find more info about staying safe when completing your FAFSA® form: studentaid.gov/resources/scams.
#FactFriday
Military Families: #DYK that your children have access to scholarship opportunities that can help offset college costs? 🎓
Visit Military OneSource to learn more about #scholarships for military-connected students: militaryonesource.mil/benefits/colle…
#MilitaryAppreciationMonth #FactFriday
About 20% of children experience a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder, but only about half receive mental health services.
Tools from NCSSLE can help you identify & address students’ mental health needs: safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/….
#MentalHealthMonth #FactFriday
On May 17, 1954 – 70 years ago today – Brown v. Board opened the door for countless students by closing the door on legal segregation in our nation’s schools.
Use US National Archives resources, including the text of the decision, to teach about #BrownvBoard : archives.gov/milestone-docu…
Parents & teachers had concerns about excessive amounts of added sugar in some foods, and Dept. of Agriculture listened.
Learn more from Dept. of AgricultureNutrition about school meal updates to give kids the right balance of nutrients while reducing added sugars : fns.usda.gov/cn/school-nutr…
As we approach summer break, a special shout out to all the parents, caregivers, & family members who have supported students all school year long - from pickups and drop offs, to homework help, to classroom support, and so, so much more!
#ThankYouThursday
Deadline approaching!
Students in grades 3-12: Enter America250’s #AmericasFieldTrip contest for a chance to travel to one of America’s landmarks!
Submit your art, essays, videos, & other media by May 17: america250.org/fieldtrip
#America250
Research shows that parent involvement has positive impacts on students, educators, schools & communities.
Learn how ED is strengthening parent partnerships to raise the bar for student success: ed.gov/parents
#InternationalDayOfFamilies