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Pearl Rock Kane

Pearl Rock Kane is the editor of My First Year as a Teacher: Twenty-Five Teachers Talk about Their Amazing First-Year Classroom Experiences. She is also the editor of The First Year of Teaching: Real World Stories by America's Teachers. She has published numerous articles on issues of governance, diversity, leadership, and the attraction and retention of teachers. Kane is a professor of education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and is the Klingenstein Family Chair for the Advancement of Independent School Education. He holds an MA from Smith College and a doctorate from Teachers College.

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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