Just like our relaxing winter breaks, conferences are also a type of self-investment. We return from both breaks and conferences inspired and rejuvenated for the remainder of the year, which benefits educators professionally and personally. However, conferences offer advantages such as networking with like-minded professionals and exchanging tips and tools with other educators. We’re making professional self-investment easy with our event round-up for educators.

In this post, we’re excited to share a collection of resources that have been highly recommended by social studies teachers from across the country. These are the go-to tools and materials that your peers swear by to bring history, geography, and social issues to life in the classroom. Whether you're searching for engaging lesson plans, interactive activities, or innovative tech tools, you'll find something here that can help spark curiosity and foster a deeper understanding in your students.

On Saturday, November 16th, while many enjoyed a leisurely morning, Rutgers Alternate Route teachers demonstrated their commitment to professional growth by participating in an invigorating #EdTech chat. This virtual gathering brought together education technology experts from across New Jersey and California to discuss strategies for engaging digitally savvy students and leveraging technology in educational practices. Using the hashtags #EdTech and #TeacherEd, educators shared and discovered technology-centered ideas, responding rapidly to questions posed by the Rutgers Alternate Route host account.

Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education was one of two Universities selected by the New Jersey Department of Education for the New Jersey Teacher Apprenticeship Program grant. Ms. Heather Ngoma, Director of the Rutgers Alternate Route program, and her team were awarded $400,000.00 for their project entitled ParaPreppED.

Navigating the world of psychology education, whether you're a veteran teacher or just starting out, can be both exciting and challenging. While we have a limited selection of resources to share, each one is highly recommended for its effectiveness and practicality across various teaching levels.