Ever wonder why some students seem to instantly “get” certain references in their reading while others stumble, even when their reading skills are similar? The difference isn’t intelligence — it’s cultural capital. This hidden advantage, built through experiences at home and in the community, can make or break reading comprehension. The good news? Teachers can intentionally build it in the classroom, making texts accessible to all learners. Here’s how to bridge those gaps, connect lessons to students’ lives, and ensure academic success doesn’t depend on what children already know when they walk through the door.

King Wu Ding had an unusual way of garnering support from his people.

He married them.

Not all of them, of course. That would be insane. He only married 62 women.

Fu Hao was one of these lucky ladies. King Wu Ding plucked her from…

Boudicca led the biggest rebellion against the Roman occupation of Britain, amassing an army of 150,000 Britons, defeating the Ninth Legion of the Roman Army and sacking Londinium (London) before her army was finally defeated in the battle of Watling Street.

Online learning came a long way during this time. Teachers now have access to a multitude of digital resources. But now that in-class learning is back, will digital resources still prove useful?

Here are 6 reasons digital tools could be here to stay.