Celebrate Veteran’s Day with Your Class
November 11 is the day America sets aside to honor and recognize our veterans. PBS LearningMedia offers a wide variety of classroom resources for teachers to use to celebrate with their students.
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The Kings of Washington DC Public Schools
Rising Kings is a three-part audio series from Education Week/NPR that highlights a new male college preparatory high school in northeast Washington DC.
Diary of a Worm launches Another Year of WILL’s Book Mentor Project
Pre-K children in Champaign County explore a worm’s life and related activities as WILL’s Book Mentor Project begins.
Down on Bended Knees: Discussing kneeling while the “Star Spangled Banner” plays with my children
We have been taught to stand and sing along with our hands over our heart while the “Star Spangled Banner” plays to show our love and respect for our country. Then how do we explain to our children why people have been kneeling during the playing of our national anthem?
Are there Benefits to Children Starting School Earlier?
A new study finds that kids who start school at an older age perform better than their younger classmates perform and are more likely to graduate from college. NPR spoke with one of the researchers to learn more.
The Vietnam War
This Sunday night, September 17 at 7pm, WILL-TV will air The Vietnam War. This 10-part epic documentary film features testimony from nearly 100 witnesses including American soldiers, Americans who opposed the war and Vietnamese combatants and civilians from the north and south.
Killing the Dream. How the DACA Decision Effects Schools and Families around the Country
On Sept. 5, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated the phase-out of the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This decision has great impact on schools and families around the country.
Back to School Safety for Your Family
It is that time of year when our children are heading back to school and each year becoming more independent. It is important that we continue to talk about safety in our homes, schools and community. Here are some great resources to teach our kids lessons about safety.
Talking about Racism with Our Kids
In wake of the recent events that happened in Charlottesville, Virginia, WILL Education understands that talking about racism with your children may be uncomfortable. Here are some tips to help guide that discussion with your children.
Competency-Based Learning in our Own Backyard at Rantoul Township High School District 193 (RTHS)
WILL Education staff met with administrators from Rantoul Township High School District 193 (RTHS) to learn more about the Competency-Based Learning pilot program that will replace traditional high school graduation requirements this fall.