Speech and Hearing Awareness Month

Speech and Hearing Awareness Month exists to raise awareness about communication disorders and to encourage people to get regular hearing checks. The World Health Organization's World Health Report indicates that over 50% of people aged 12–35 years listen to music via p......More

Speech and Hearing Awareness Month exists to raise awareness about communication disorders and to encourage people to get regular hearing checks. The World Health Organization's World Health Report indicates that over 50% of people aged 12–35 years listen to music via personal audio devices at volumes that pose a risk to their hearing. There is no treatment to restore normal hearing (after loss), but you can prevent hearing loss from loud sounds. Tips for Teaching Kids about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - Information for Science & Health Teachers, Music Teachers, School Nurses, Etc. (National Institutes of Health)

Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Month (APAHM)/South Asian Heritage Month

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated to commemorate the arrival in May 1843 of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States. Learn more about the important roles and persistent discrimination faced by Asian-Pacific Islander Americans on ......More

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated to commemorate the arrival in May 1843 of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States. Learn more about the important roles and persistent discrimination faced by Asian-Pacific Islander Americans on this site that includes stories and videos from 1942 to present time.  K-12 Lessons and Information about AAPI Heritage

Jewish-American Heritage Month

President George W. Bush proclaimed May as Jewish-American Heritage Month in 2006. Jewish people first arrived in America in in 1654 in New Amsterdam. Jewish people played a key role in advocating for other minorities and their rights throughout American history. They p......More

President George W. Bush proclaimed May as Jewish-American Heritage Month in 2006. Jewish people first arrived in America in in 1654 in New Amsterdam. Jewish people played a key role in advocating for other minorities and their rights throughout American history. They participated in the Civil Rights Movement, making up a large portion of white Americans who showed up at voter registrations, rallies, sit-ins, etc. Albert Einstein and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are some of the most prominent Jewish American figures. Jewish American Heritage Month Resources for Educators

Haitian Heritage Month

This month-long celebration is an extension of Haitian Flag Day, which is a patriotic celebration in Haiti and the Diaspora. The purpose of the month is to raise awareness and understanding, strengthen ethnic pride, and celebrate Haitian achievements.   ......More

This month-long celebration is an extension of Haitian Flag Day, which is a patriotic celebration in Haiti and the Diaspora. The purpose of the month is to raise awareness and understanding, strengthen ethnic pride, and celebrate Haitian achievements.   An Overview of Haitian Culture

Mental Health Awareness Month

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness month has been recognized by the Mental Health America organization, which was founded by Clifford Whittingham Beers. Beers was one of five children in his family who all suffered from mental illness and psychological distress. He wro......More

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness month has been recognized by the Mental Health America organization, which was founded by Clifford Whittingham Beers. Beers was one of five children in his family who all suffered from mental illness and psychological distress. He wrote the book, “A Mind That Found Itself”, which is a bestseller even today. Beers believed that mental health patients should not only received care that is right for them but also that they should not feel alone in their fight against mental diseases. How to Teach Students About Mental Health

National Physical Fitness Month

Started by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition in 1983, this advocacy month is aimed at encouraging Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles. Move Your Way: Videos for ......More

Started by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition in 1983, this advocacy month is aimed at encouraging Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles. Move Your Way: Videos for Teens

National Teen Self-Esteem Month

"Sponsored by I Am Worth More, a nonprofit that connects teens to resources and helps them increase their positive entertainment intake, National Teen Self-Esteem Month unites teens, parents, and teachers all around the country. We come together to focus on the importan......More

"Sponsored by I Am Worth More, a nonprofit that connects teens to resources and helps them increase their positive entertainment intake, National Teen Self-Esteem Month unites teens, parents, and teachers all around the country. We come together to focus on the importance of supporting teens—helping them voice their needs, share their perspectives, and build a healthy outlook of themselves" (https://nationaltoday.com/national-teen-self-esteem-month/). Lessons on Self-Confidence from a Teenager (TEDx Talk)

School Lunch Hero Day

School Lunch Hero Day is a national celebration for students, teachers, families, etc. to express gratitude for all of the hard work being done in our school cafeterias!  Graphic Novel Author,......More

School Lunch Hero Day is a national celebration for students, teachers, families, etc. to express gratitude for all of the hard work being done in our school cafeterias!  Graphic Novel Author, Jarrett J. Krosoczka: Why Lunch Ladies are Heroes (TEDTalk)

Multicultural Festival

Star Wars Day

"May the Force be with you." Fans of the "Star Wars" franchise have decided that the fact that 'May fourth' sounds similar to 'May the force' is reason enough to celebrate - making May 4th Star Wars Day! The play on Obi-Wan Kenobi’s memorable line ("May the Force be wit......More

"May the Force be with you." Fans of the "Star Wars" franchise have decided that the fact that 'May fourth' sounds similar to 'May the force' is reason enough to celebrate - making May 4th Star Wars Day! The play on Obi-Wan Kenobi’s memorable line ("May the Force be with you") in A New Hope has become one of the most famous Star Wars quotes of all time. Star Wars Facts that People Tend to get Wrong

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The win in the battle on May 5 represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican go......More

Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The win in the battle on May 5 represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican government and bolstered the resistance movement. In parts of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is recognized with military parades, battle reenactments and other festivities. Some of the largest celebrations in the United States take place in Houston, Los Angeles and Chicago, where traditional Mexican foods are served and parades and parties take place. 7 Lesser Known Historical Facts about Cinco de Mayo

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National School Nurse Day

Celebrated since 1972, National School Nurse Day recognizes the critical role of school nurses in the educational setting. We have, of course, come to even more fully understand the importance of our EWSD school nurses as we have worked through the COVID-19 pandemic. Fi......More

Celebrated since 1972, National School Nurse Day recognizes the critical role of school nurses in the educational setting. We have, of course, come to even more fully understand the importance of our EWSD school nurses as we have worked through the COVID-19 pandemic. Find a way to thank your school nurse today! National School Nurse Day Celebration Ideas (We Are Teachers) Things You Might Not Know about School Nurses

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During WWII

This is an international day of remembrance designated by the United Nations Generally Assembly in 2004. It begins on May 8, the anniversary of the date when the World War II Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany and the end of ......More

This is an international day of remembrance designated by the United Nations Generally Assembly in 2004. It begins on May 8, the anniversary of the date when the World War II Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany and the end of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. World War II Teaching Resources (Junior Scholastic)