Students in Juneau, Alaska, participated in a field trip organized by the Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy program to learn about the Lingit culture through foraging and food processing. Activities included picking Hudson Bay tea, filleting salmon and making jam. Teachers say the trip provides hands-on learning and strengthens cultural skills.

Students at Birdwell Dual Language Immersion School in Tyler, Texas, launched Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance of the traditional Mexican folk dance "La Raspa," wearing festive attire such as mariachi outfits and traditional Mexican dresses. Principal Mina Naranjo highlights the school's pride in celebrating culture daily through music and dance, while student Everett Hainlen emphasizes the educational aspect of learning about various Spanish-speaking countries.

To ensure smooth technology integration this school year, educators recommend teachers prepare their classrooms by organizing their digital spaces, establishing device care routines and creating clear policies for AI use. Teachers also are urged to conduct tech surveys to gauge students' familiarity with various tools and set up efficient charging stations.

Classrooms should be designed around students' thinking and engagement, rather than just curriculum compliance, writes Kathleen Palmieri, a fifth-grade teacher in New York. Palmieri emphasizes the importance of fostering curiosity, deep questioning and a culture of thinkers to create an environment where learning is owned by students.

Delaware has allocated $8 million to an emergency literacy fund for literacy coaches, instructional materials and teacher grants amid flat statewide assessment scores. The initiative, driven by Gov. Matt Mayer's declaration of a literacy emergency, aims to boost early literacy by supporting teachers and providing high-quality classroom materials.

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually in the US from September 15 to October 15, providing a dedicated time to recognize the cultural, historical and societal contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. The 2025 theme, 'Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,' guides this year's celebrations across organizations and schools nationwide.