In May’s EQUIP for New Teachers webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Contreras is joined by Miranda Hansen for a hands-on conversation about planning meaningful field trips. Whether you're organizing your first trip or looking for new ideas, this session explores how field trips can connect students to science, history, and art in ways that stay with them. Miranda shares real examples from her experience as a teacher and instructional coach, along with tips for building activities that deepen learning before, during, and after each trip. With practical strategies and fresh ideas, this webinar will leave you ready to plan field trips that inspire curiosity and bring classroom lessons to life.

Teaching Students About Banned Books
I recently watched The Librarians, a documentary directed by Kim A. Snyder that follows school and public librarians on the front lines of the national









