Dear TeachRock Educators and Supporters, Did you know that there are currently billions of dollars in unspent federal funds available to schools across the country? Federal ESSER III funds provide $190 billion to states, districts, and schools and have been set aside to support student learning loss and student wellness related to the pandemic. A recent report shows that many …
TeachRock is the incredibly proud recipient of the Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative Teaching With Primary Sources Grant, presented by the Library of Congress. With support through the Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative, TeachRock will expand its current history offerings to create a complete 10th-11th grade, Common Core and NCSS standards-aligned American History course utilizing materials from across the …
“As an artist, my purpose is to communicate the message that can better improve the lives of all of us.” – Stevie Wonder This month, discover how Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” song became an international hit in 1981 and helped establish the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday with TeachRock lesson plans for Elementary, Middle, and High School …
Dear Educators, In a recent survey, you expressed a desire to see scaffolding included in our lessons and we heard you loud and clear! You are supporting a variety of learners who face varied and significant challenges. Now more than ever there is a need to differentiate materials to reach all students in your classrooms regardless of reading level or …
Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart is a renowned American country and bluegrass singer, songwriter, and musician. Stuart is also an unofficial caretaker of the culture, spending much of his career rescuing and collecting country music artifacts from throughout the genre’s history. On December 2 at the National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference in Nashville, Stuart joined …
“In High School I made a zine about all the bands we saw. I shared my artwork, ideas and poetry.” ~ Steve Aoki Recently, Students at West End Middle School in Nashville participated in TeachRock’s new Harmony Lesson “Free Your Mind: Exploring Growth …
“Punk rock is about standing up for what you believe in, even when it’s difficult. I’ll always speak out for what’s right, no matter the consequences.” -Alice Bag This month, TeachRock is celebrating the birthday of pioneering Chicana Punk Rocker Alice Bag. Join the celebration by exploring Alice Bag’s inspirational career in two TeachRock Lessons. Chicana Punk and the Chicano …
Explore the experiences and perspectives of Vietnam War veterans this Veterans Day with TeachRock’s A Veteran’s Soundtrack to the Vietnam War lesson plan. Read first-hand accounts, listen to popular music of the era, analyze song lyrics, and view video clips in this engaging resource from our media-rich CNN Soundtracks: Songs that Defined History lesson collection. Additionally, a student-facing version of this …
This coming Halloween, many students (and perhaps some teachers too!) might choose to don the zoot suit – that bright, oversized outfit synonymous with 1940s Big Band music and swing dancing. But in its time, the zoot suit held more social significance than its flashy appearance might lead on. It was a symbol of pride, accomplishment, and to some, rebellion. …
This October Stevie Van Zandt visited a TeachRock US History class in Brooklyn, NY, and NY1 News tagged along to cover the story! See the NY1 News Piece Here [Would be good to have a video or photo as a placeholder if possible] Steven’s visit and the curricula the students used while he was there are all made possible thanks …
