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Resources for a Changing Classroom

The Educational Landscape

The past few years have brought about new ways of learning and engaging with students and families. Pre-existing disparities in education were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting disconnects for all educators, but especially those working in Title I classrooms and programs in low-income communities.

Resources for a Changing Classroom

We work with our partners to provide research and resources to educators, so they can tackle the school season from every angle. Browse the First Book Marketplace for free resources.

Celebrate STEM in 2024-2025 Calendar

For the 2024-2025 school year, First Book is celebrating the wide world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). This calendar celebrates STEM subjects and careers and the scientists, engineers, and mathematicians whose contributions have changed our world for the better. Throughout the calendar, you will find themed months, religious observances, dates with cultural and historical significance, and STEM-related events and celebrations.

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Support Strategies for Educators

This resources offers advice and best practices from childhood grief experts to guide you in offering invaluable support to students and families.

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Time for Change

An initiative designed to further changemaking, including resources for educators that suggests practical ways to inspire students to become changemakers for their schools and communities.

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Stories for All Project™

New, relevant, high-quality books ensuring children have access to books where they can see themselves, their neighbors and the world around them.

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