GAPS Libraries Resource Update

Indigenous Peoples' Day is October 13

Native Americans have lived in this state since time immemorial, long before it became Oregon. Oregon history must include the voices of Oregon's Native American peoples – both past and present. Find teaching resources at the Tribal History / Shared History website from ODE.

Indigenous Speaker Series and Interactive Zoom Sessions

Join the Place-Based Rural Learning Collaboratory, a statewide group of teachers learning together how to improve connections between place-based projects on rural school campuses and local Tribal communities. This year, participants in this program will have access to the Four Seasons of Indigenous Learning Webinars, all led by Indigenous Knowledge holders; seven interactive Zoom sessions to connect with other Oregon educators around the webinars and place-based education projects; and optional access to self-paced Four Seasons of Indigenous Learning modules.*

First interactive Zoom on Thursday, 10/16, 5 pm-6 pm (PST). Space is limited, register by 10/10.

Reading Rainbow is back!

After nearly 20 years… Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course… new books!

Oregon Science Leaders

OSL is a statewide collaborative network, led by a team of Oregon science specialists/TOSAs, welcoming K-16 science educators and admin. The mission of OSL is to work for science education that is meaningful, culturally relevant, and personally empowering; and to transform science education systems to meet the needs and goals of every student. More information available here!

Crayola Creativity Week

Crayola Creativity Week invites you to a free weeklong virtual event to inspire and engage your entire learning community with celebrity appearances, hands-on activity videos, downloadable creative resources, daily giveaways, and an online gallery where your students' artwork can take center stage. Register available now to unlock early access and get all the details.

Who Controls the Purse? Presidential Power and the Fight Over Spending

Impoundment is a presidential maneuver to withhold money Congress has already appropriated. This short doc revisits the last major showdown over impoundment during the Nixon era, which ultimately led to the 1974 Impoundment Control Act. Lesson plan included.

Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You'd Had book study

Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You’d Had comes loaded with tools and resources, including easy-to-try strategies, videos, and examples from classroom teachers. Participants will engage in authentic reflection, collaborative conversation, and time to explore new resources.

This virtual opportunity is intended for educators such as classroom teachers, mentors, TOSAs, and instructional coaches. The Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub will provide a copy of the book as well as a $50 gift card for each session attended for participants from the LBL region. Register here - contact Cindy Drouhard with questions. 2025-26 Dates: November 12, December 10, February 11, March 11, April 8

Boost Civic Learning Through Media Creation

Civic (and civil) dialogue can be difficult, but it’s an important part of making our classrooms and communities function productively. The Call for Change commentary project from KQED puts civic media-making front and center to help students encounter multiple perspectives, strengthen civic discourse skills and express their views in a variety of media formats. KQED provides the materials you need to successfully implement civic media-making in your classroom–and it’s all modifiable!

No-Cost Soundtrap or WeVideo for First-Time Accounts!

Did you know that KQED has partnerships with Soundtrap Education and WeVideo to make digital tools more accessible? First-time users can get free access during the school year to the premium versions of these media making tools for up to 150 students! Go to their implementation resources to learn how to redeem this offer.

Oregon CSTA Fall Conference

AI: Empower Educators, Guiding and Equipping Learners

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 8:30 am - 3:45 pm

Oregon Tech - Wilsonville Campus

Free Admission -- Register today!

All participants receive: coffee and munchies, catered lunch, free $10 National CSTA membership

Sessions with industry & edtech experts

2025 Oregon Civics Conference for Teachers -- Friday, Dec. 5, Salem

The Oregon Civics Conference is open to educators at all levels. Each year participants from every part of Oregon get an insider’s view of all three branches of Oregon government, unique civics teaching strategies, and materials that can be applied immediately to the classroom. During the conference teachers have direct contact with members of Oregon’s government, seasoned educators, and experts in a variety of civic-oriented fields. Apply to be a Civics Scholar to be eligible for substitute coverage from Civics Learning Project. Registration is free!

Regions of the World Resource from CFR Education

While it would be great to explore the background of every nation that gets mentioned in the news, there often isn't enough time for teachers or students to do so. That is why CFR Education created Regions of the World (ROTW). Visit this page to learn how this set of resources can help your students gain a better understanding of some of the defining features of: