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Speak Truth: We Say “Thanksgiving,” But Who are We Thanking?

High school students in Washington, DC discuss the complexities of the Thanksgiving holiday during a recent Speak Truth session.

Thankful for Our Differences | Hooray For Monday

If we uplift curiosity when it comes to how we teach, our students will invest time grappling with complex problems, and experience the cognitive benefits of an engagement-based classroom.

From the Archives: The Opposite of Curiosity | Hooray for Monday

If curiosity leads us to approach things from a place of wonder and interest, what does the opposite look like?

Operationalizing Curiosity | Hooray For Monday

If we uplift curiosity when it comes to how we teach, our students will invest time grappling with complex problems, and experience the cognitive benefits of an engagement-based classroom.

Inspired Teaching Institute: Who am I? Exploring Multiple Identities within the Classroom

Participants will explore the multiple identities we bring into a learning space. We will consider the diverse perspectives in the ways that we perceive our students, colleagues, and school administration—and how they perceive us. We'll dive into the 5 Rules of...

Teaching in This Moment | Hooray For Monday

Read or listen to this week’s Hooray For Monday for our conversation with Cosby Hunt, Director of Instructional Design at Inspired Teaching and a long-time history teacher in Washington, DC.

Looping

The deceptively simple practice of “looping” – listening to understand, not just to respond, helps us get curious about other people’s perspectives and experiences – a critical skill for all members of a society.

2026-2027 Teaching with Improvisation Fellowship

The Teaching with Improvisation Fellowship is an invigorating, yearlong learning experience for teachers at schools in Washington, DC, grounded in the Inspired Teaching Approach and the 5 Rules of Inspired Teaching Improv that lead to an engagement-rich...

Dia de Los Muertos: A Beautiful Way to Talk with Kids About Death | Hooray For Monday

Whether a child loses a hamster or grandparent, the idea that someone can be here one moment and gone the next is one of the most shocking life lessons they have to wrap their young minds around.