Summer is right around the corner. What better way to kick off the warm weather season than bringing science lessons outside?  

Today’s digest highlights an environmental project in Florida, how to maintain teacher authenticity in blended learning environments, a recent event on whole child investments, how teachers can support social emotional learning throughout the school day, and more!

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is now accepting applications for its Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grants program.

A group of Senators introduce legislation aimed at reducing the need for students to take remedial course work in college while the House education committee advances two desegregation bills on the eve of the 65^th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.  Today’s “Federal Flash” has you covered.

Johnique W, a 12^th grader from Ohio, helped us at the Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) kick off our yearlong equity campaign on the unmet promise of Brown vs. Board of Education. In a video, Johnique performs The Deep End, a powerful poem she wrote after visiting a civil rights exhibit in Cleveland.

In this Q&A, Johnique shares how growing up in a place that “doesn’t really listen to the ideas of children” led her to inspire others through poetry and writing.

It’s been 65 years since the landmark decision in the Brown vs. Board of Education case changed the course of history in this country. Yes, it has been that long since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “separate but equal” has no place in the field of public education; yet, too many students are still not receiving opportunities that most of us want and seek for all children. Additionally, too many students face learning environments that are in disrepair or have a shortage of basic learning tools from pencils to paper to computers. 

While you may be familiar with Brown vs. Board, you may not know these five important details about the landmark case.

Taking students outside of the classroom can help bring lessons to life – and get students out of their comfort zones.

Today’s digest highlights how students are building tiny houses for geometry class, how mixing core subjects leads to robust project-based learning, and an upcoming event on whole child education.

Earlier this week, the House Appropriations Committee passed legislation to boost funding for the U.S. Department of Education. This Federal Flash covers the total funding increase, plus details on which education programs received an increase.

Curious students ask questions, find solutions, and explore creative ways to solve problems. How can teachers harness and build students’ natural curiosity to deepen learning?

Today’s digest highlights activities and tools to build curiosity, how parents can help their kids learn to study, and a new campaign focused on deeper learning in Virginia. Plus, check out some great #deeperlearning highlights from Twitter!