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Every classroom looks different, but the goal is the same: helping your students discover where they shine and giving them the tools to succeed—both in school and in life.
BOOK REVIEW “Think Again”
This book is a reminder the beliefs we hold are both our greatest strength and weakness and sometimes we need to consider another perspective or way.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Principled Reflections and Goals
January 2026’s AOTM – “Principled Reflections and Goals” – a great way to help students see the value and lifelong benefits of character development.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Identifying Transferable Skills
December 2025’s AOTM is “Identifying Transferable Skills” a great way to helps students recognize and use their unique gifts in the classroom and beyond.
Elevate Engagement with PERTS
Empowered partner PERTS (Project for Educational Research That Scales) offers tools to help teachers bridge the gap between student motivation and learning.
BOOK REVIEW “The Power of Moments”
This book is a reminder of the every day potential for impact in the classroom. Learn how to help students make the most of their every opportunity.
5 (More) Activities that Foster Student Ownership
Do you want to give students more ownership in the classroom? Try these 5 activities as an empowering first step.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Hack My School
Hack My School challenges students to embrace their role in seeing and offering innovative solutions to the challenges around them.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT – Jim Masker
Our Jim Masker has earned an award for his efforts to embolden Montana teachers and to create opportunities for students in the Treasure State.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT – Using AI to Bring History to Life
Empowered Educator Dezirea Contreras uses AI to bring history to life for her students. The result is richer, deeper student engagement and impact.
AGILITIES – Student Opportunity Tools
The DeBruce Foundation (an Empowered partner) offers K-12 Teachers free access to their Agilities Framework – full of tools that help explore student opportunity paths.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Game Challenge
Game Challenge helps students explore “choice” and “voice” by creating a hands-on game that makes learning engaging and fun.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Vacant Lot Growth Mindset
September 2025’s educator-approved Empowered Activity of the Month is VACANT LOT GROWTH MINDSET. Students collaborate on ways to turn empty spaces into opportunities.