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In the Know
CALENDAR
April / May 2020
M E M O R I A L D A Y, May 25, honors
our fallen military men and women
in all wars. NEA offers lesson plans
for various grade levels; see nea.org
(search for "Memorial Day").
A P R I L I S School Library Month. Help students celebrate
making reading a priority in their lives. Visit the American
Association of School Librarians at ala.org/aasl for ideas
and resources. And check out books recommended by
CTA's California Reads (page 8).
The Year of
Kindness
M A K E 2 0 2 0 the "Year of
Kindness" for people with
autism — sign the pledge at
autismspeaks.org. Use Autism
Awareness Month in April to educate students on inclu-
sivity and acceptance. Read how 10 teachers do this at
tinyurl.com/teach-autism-awareness. And see our story
on page 40 on the Disability Awareness Calendar, which
includes tips on teaching students with autism.
Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month
M A Y I S a great time for students to learn about
the diversity of cultures and ethnicities under the
umbrella label "Asian American." Educators can
start by showing one or more stories from the PBS
collection exploring the history, traditions and cul-
ture of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United
States. Go to pbs.org/specials/asian-pacific-
american-heritage-month.
A scene from the PBS documentary "Next Gen —
Asian American Art in the Central Valley."
Celebrate
Reading
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