In this issue, we offer our new collection of activities to help you and your students get this especially challenging school year off to a good start.

Plus, as the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, we share activities and suggestions in our 9/11 teaching guide.

And in case you missed it, we're looking for per diem staff developers. Please see our position announcement - and share widely!

What we do in our classrooms during the first days and weeks of school can help us establish a caring and inclusive classroom community that can sustain us and our students, even and especially in hard times.

The K-12 classroom activities in this 54-page pdf include everything from getting-to-know-you activities and games to self-care strategies and creating community agreements.

Also see our classic guide Getting to Know You, and Getting to Know You - Virtually.

How can educators acknowledge the anniversary of September 11th and educate students about the events of that day and their impact? See our guide for K-12.

“We must see that peace represents a sweeter music, a cosmic melody that is far superior to the discords of war."  Martin Luther King, Jr.