History and social studies provide students with the essential knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary to become informed and responsible citizens in a culturally diverse society. With the right approach, teachers can bring history alive, make world events more relevant, and inspire student curiosity about geography, economics, and politics. That's why New Jersey Social teachers enrolled with Rutgers Alternate Route are sharing the go-to resources they use to plan great lessons and enhance their teaching for students in their classes.

Science not only holds the potential for groundbreaking discoveries but also offers individual benefits that can enhance students’ cognitive abilities, problem-solving skills, and understanding of the world around them. Moreover, science provides a powerful platform for building confidence, developing communication skills, and navigating a world increasingly shaped by science and technology. Science teachers enrolled with Rutgers Alternate Route are committed to ensuring that their students reap the full benefits of studying this important subject area, and they take their roles as STEM ambassadors seriously. They are sharing their go-to resources for planning great lessons and enhancing their teaching for their science students.

Most educators agree that the best place for students with learning disabilities is in the general education setting. Therefore, accommodating special education students in general education classrooms is imperative. This calls for increased differentiation of general instruction to make content accessible to special education students. While Teacher of Students with Disabilities-certified educators specializes in supporting students with learning disabilities, teachers in all content areas share the responsibility for their success as well. That's why New Jersey Special Education teachers enrolled with Rutgers Alternate Route are sharing the go-to resources they use to plan great lessons and enhance their teaching for students with learning disabilities.

Arts Education is essential for developing well-rounded students. The arts foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-confidence in students, while also developing their aesthetic appreciation. In addition to this positive impact on their personal development, arts education also improves academic performance. That's why most schools in the U.S. require students to complete some sort of arts study as part of their middle or high school curriculum. In order to unlock the benefits of studying the arts, teachers must plan learning experiences that move students from passive participants to engaged creatives who actively leverage art forms for expression. That's why New Jersey Arts teachers enrolled with Rutgers Alternate Route are sharing the go-to resources they use to plan great lessons and enhance their teaching for students in their classes.

Thanksgiving is one of many historical observances that benefit from culturally responsive teaching. Many people were taught that the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, were taken in by a Native American tribe and celebrated a large feast to represent unity.

What we were taught, however, perpetuates many myths and leaves out important—and devastating—facts.

In this blog, we will address the historical inaccuracies shared during this time of year, as well as provide resources to teach Thanksgiving in a culturally responsive way.