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[![Melissa Wardie, Teacher of the Month September 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Wardie%20TOM%20Sept%202023.png?width=680&name=Wardie%20TOM%20Sept%202023.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/wardie-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-september-2023)

August 24, 2023 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum)

## [Wardie Selected as National Teacher of the Month for September 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/wardie-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-september-2023)

[![Melissa Wardie, Teacher of the Month September 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Wardie%20TOM%20Sept%202023.png?width=680&name=Wardie%20TOM%20Sept%202023.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/wardie-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-september-2023)

**Menlo Park, CA:** Melissa Wardie, a 4th grade teacher at KND Elementary (MI), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for....

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[![HIVE 2023 Recap about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Atlanta, GA](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/hive%202023%20recap.png?width=680&name=hive%202023%20recap.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/recapping-hive-2023-a-journey-of-equity-and-excellence)

August 17, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Event](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/event), [Community](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/community)

## [Recapping HIVE 2023: A Journey of Equity and Excellence](https://news.openupresources.org/recapping-hive-2023-a-journey-of-equity-and-excellence)

[![HIVE 2023 Recap about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Atlanta, GA](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/hive%202023%20recap.png?width=680&name=hive%202023%20recap.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/recapping-hive-2023-a-journey-of-equity-and-excellence)

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[![Webinar-Dr-Farshid-Safi](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_Part1_Wide-1.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_Part1_Wide-1.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-4-dr.-farshid-safi-september-14th-at-3-pm-et)

August 09, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum)

## ["I've Got Five On It" Series – Webinar 4: Dr. Farshid Safi | September 14th at 3 PM ET](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-4-dr.-farshid-safi-september-14th-at-3-pm-et)

[![Webinar-Dr-Farshid-Safi](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_Part1_Wide-1.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_Part1_Wide-1.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-4-dr.-farshid-safi-september-14th-at-3-pm-et)

In an ever-evolving educational landscape, the quest for effective teaching methods that truly engage students and foster deep....

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[![Open Up Resources 5 Tips for Unlocking Student Achievement at UnboundedED 2023 Recap](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/unlocking%20student%20achievement.png?width=680&name=unlocking%20student%20achievement.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-student-achievement-5-expert-tips-from-open-up-resources)

August 09, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Classroom](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/classroom), [equity](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/equity)

## [Unlocking Student Achievement: 5 Expert Tips from Open Up Resources](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-student-achievement-5-expert-tips-from-open-up-resources)

[![Open Up Resources 5 Tips for Unlocking Student Achievement at UnboundedED 2023 Recap](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/unlocking%20student%20achievement.png?width=680&name=unlocking%20student%20achievement.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/unlocking-student-achievement-5-expert-tips-from-open-up-resources)

Following an inspirational and transformative week at HIVE 2023, the Open Up Resources Team traveled to our nation's capital as a sponsor....

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[![](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_Part3_Wide.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_Part3_Wide.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-3-lorena-german-august-16th-at-3-pm-et)

June 27, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum)

## ["I've Got Five On It" Series – Webinar 3: Lorena Germán | August 16th at 3 PM ET](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-3-lorena-german-august-16th-at-3-pm-et)

[![](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_Part3_Wide.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_Part3_Wide.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-3-lorena-german-august-16th-at-3-pm-et)

Education is a powerful tool for fostering inclusivity, combating bias, and nurturing a fair society. The "I've Got Five On It" series by....

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[![HIVE 2023 Conference in Atlanta, GA](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/hive%20then%20and%20now-1.png?width=680&name=hive%20then%20and%20now-1.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-then-and-now)

June 01, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Community](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/community)

## [HIVE: Then and Now](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-then-and-now)

[![HIVE 2023 Conference in Atlanta, GA](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/hive%20then%20and%20now-1.png?width=680&name=hive%20then%20and%20now-1.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-then-and-now)

The [HIVE conference](https://openupresources.org/hive-conference-2023/) by Open Up Resources has embarked on a transformative journey, paving the way for educators to connect, learn, and....

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[![Teacher-Appreciation-Week-2023](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/FvoHawmWYBA1tU-.jpeg?width=680&name=FvoHawmWYBA1tU-.jpeg)](https://news.openupresources.org/appreciating-our-teachers-of-the-month-2023)

May 08, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Community](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/community)

## [Spotlighting Our Teachers of the Month for 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/appreciating-our-teachers-of-the-month-2023)

[![Teacher-Appreciation-Week-2023](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/FvoHawmWYBA1tU-.jpeg?width=680&name=FvoHawmWYBA1tU-.jpeg)](https://news.openupresources.org/appreciating-our-teachers-of-the-month-2023)

At Open Up Resources, we believe Teacher Appreciation Week is important because it recognizes and celebrates the critical role that....

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[![](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_Part2_Wide.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_Part2_Wide.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-2-josé-luis-vilson-may-17th-at-3-pm-et)

May 07, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum)

## ["I've Got Five On It" Series – Webinar 2: José Luis Vilson  | May 17th at 3 PM ET](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-2-josé-luis-vilson-may-17th-at-3-pm-et)

[![](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_Part2_Wide.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_Part2_Wide.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-2-josé-luis-vilson-may-17th-at-3-pm-et)

Join us for our upcoming webinar, the 2nd in the "I've Got Five On It" series, featuring José Luis Vilson on May 17th at 3 PM ET. This....

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[![five-on-it-webinar-series](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_General_Wide.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_General_Wide.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-1-natalie-wexler-4/27-at-3-pm-et)

April 19, 2023 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum)

## ["I've Got Five On It" Series – Webinar 1: Natalie Wexler | 4/27 at 3 PM ET](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-1-natalie-wexler-4/27-at-3-pm-et)

[![five-on-it-webinar-series](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OUR_5onIt_General_Wide.jpg?width=680&name=OUR_5onIt_General_Wide.jpg)](https://news.openupresources.org/ive-got-five-on-it-series-webinar-1-natalie-wexler-4/27-at-3-pm-et)

#### Join 5 experts as they each share 5 key takeaways over 5 webinars.

We hear a lot about the importance of phonics instruction in teaching....

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[![becki-english-teacher-of-the-month-april-2023](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TOM%20English.png?width=680&name=TOM%20English.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/english-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-april-2023)

April 17, 2023 | [News](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/news), [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum)

## [English Selected as National Teacher of the Month for April 2023](https://news.openupresources.org/english-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-april-2023)

[![becki-english-teacher-of-the-month-april-2023](https://news.openupresources.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TOM%20English.png?width=680&name=TOM%20English.png)](https://news.openupresources.org/english-selected-as-national-teacher-of-the-month-for-april-2023)

Becki English, a 4th Grade teacher at Randolph County Elementary School (GA), has been named the Open Up Resources Teacher of the Month for....

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