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A teacher or school administrator can invite a guardian to receive email summaries about their student's work in class. To get summaries, the student must use Classroom with a Google Workspace account (looks like student_name@school.edu). Email summaries do not include grades.

What's included in an email summary?

Missing work-Work not turned in when the summary was sent.

Upcoming work-Work that's due today and tomorrow (for daily emails) or that's due in the upcoming week (for weekly emails).

Class activity-Announcements, assignments, and questions recently posted by teachers.

Guardians who sign up for email summaries can't see the Stream, Classwork, People, or Grades pages in Classroom.

How do guardians get summaries?

1. A teacher or admin sends an invitation to a guardian.

2. After a guardian accepts the invitation, they choose when to get email summaries for each of their students.

By default, email summaries for classes are turned off. If you're a teacher, learn how to turn email summaries on.

Tip: All guardians are added to BCC when an email is sent to all guardians.

When do guardians get summaries?

Guardians can get emails daily or weekly and can unsubscribe at any time.

Guardians won't get an email summary if:

There's no activity to report for the given time period.

All their student's teachers turned off notifications for their classes.

They accepted the invitation but chose not to get any summaries.

They aren't connected to any student in Classroom.

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A teacher or school administrator can invite a guardian to receive email summaries about their student's work in class. To get summaries, the student must use Classroom with a Google Workspace account (looks like student_name@school.edu). Email summaries do not include grades. Missing work-Work not turned in when the summary was sent.

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Wondering how to organize Google Classroom? This post will give you the six most common organizational strategies for the Classwork page and topics.

Many teachers are struggling with finding the best way to organize Google Classroom assignments on the Classwork page.

Deciding what topics to create and how to organize your assignments on this page has been trial and error. What works for one teacher, doesn't work for others.

I decided to put this question to the Shake Up Learning Facebook group and find out what teachers are doing with this new setup.

I did notice some trends, so I thought it would be useful to share these in a blog post.

This post is about the different topics teachers are creating to organize their Classwork page in the way that works for them.

Below are 6 Ways to Organize Assignments in Google Classroom.

Create and Organize Topics in Classwork Page

The heart of the new Classwork page is TOPICS. Topics allow you to group assignments into categories.

By default, new topics are added to the bottom of the classwork page, so this requires moving topics up and down to suit your needs. This seems to be one of the biggest troubles for teachers using the new Classwork page. Rearranging topics and assignments is going to be part of all of these options unless you want students scrolling to the bottom of the page.

We also have the ability to add materials to the Classwork page. This is typically those resources you share with students that are not necessarily associated with one assignment. These are things that students need to reference frequently like the Class Syllabus, Class Rules, Teacher website link, etc.

After working with and talking to hundreds of teachers, I've discovered the five most common ways to organize assignments in Google Classroom.

6 Ways to Organize Assignments in Google Classroom

1. Organize By Units or Modules

To organize by unit of study, teachers create topics for each unit and put all of the assignments for that particular unit under that topic (like the screenshot below). I believe this method was Google's original intention with the redesign.

2. Organize By Week

Many teachers are creating a new topic for each week, either naming them "Week #1," or naming something like, "Week of Sept 10th-14th." I don't even want to think about what this looks like after several weeks of school, but if this works for you-go for it!

3. Organize By Type of Assignment

In this method, teachers organize assignments by the type of work, like "Daily Work," "Projects," "Tests," etc. Keep in mind the organization is for both you and your students. Will students understand the work types? Remember to keep it student-friendly for the age group you teach.

4. Organize By Subject Areas (best for elementary)

Organizing by subject area seems to be the most logical for elementary teachers who teach multiple subjects.

5. Organize By Adding "Today" Topic

This one is usually combined with one of the above methods. I've seen this suggestion from many teachers, including fellow blogger, Alice Keeler. The idea is to create a special topic named, "Today," where you manually move each item that you want students to focus on that day. Then, move the "Today" topic to the top of the page so it is front and center for your students.

6. Organize by Learning Target

Thank you to Layla Gregory for sharing this in the Shake Up Learning Community. As a fan of standards-based grading, this organization makes perfect sense!

Layla assigns numbers and letters to each learning target and includes that in the topic and assignment.

Even if you are not using standards-based grading, this is a great way to help students make the connection between the assignment and the goal of the assignment.

In my post, How to Package Your Digital Assignments, I give you ten things to include in your assignment package, including the learning goal! (See infographic below.)

Tip: Disable Assignment Alerts in Stream

(Thanks to Shannon Oliver for sharing this!)

One feature that seems to drive some teachers crazy is that the assignments are also announced in the "Stream." If this is a thorn in your side, you can disable this feature to avoid confusion.

To disable this feature, go to your class and click on the settings icon near the top-right.

Scroll down to "General."

Next to "Classwork on the stream," click the drop down and select, "Hide notifications."

Tip: Create a Topic for Past Assignments

One trend I'm noticing is that some teachers like to move old assignments out. Unfortunately, you cannot have assignments disappear after they have been completed.

Create a topic called "Past Assignments," or something that makes sense for you and your students to understand. Drag this topic to the bottom of your Classwork page. Once an assignment is complete, or you are no longer accepting work, move it to this topic.

Of course, this means that you may be giving up some of the organization above, so do what works for you.

What Works for You

The bottom-line here is to find what works for you and your students. Every teacher is different. I'm sure that many teachers have already made decisions about how they will organize differently next semester or next year. We will learn together.

I know this is just scratching the surface, but I hope it helps give you new ideas on how to organize your assignments in Google Classroom.

Want even more ideas about how to create and "package" your online assignments? Be sure you check out this infographic and blog post with 10 awesome ideas!

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Google Classroom is a handy and free way to keep your students on track and organize learning and lessons plans. Even better, there are lots of programs and apps designed to work with Google Classroom, making it easier to assign work, track progress, and communicate with students and parents online. Check out our favorite Google Classroom apps and programs. A few offer paid options too, but their free versions have plenty of fantastic included features worth exploring!

1. ASSISTments

ASSISTments is a free site that works with many existing math curriculum programs. Assign practice problems using Google Classroom apps, and students receive on-the-spot feedback. Plus, teachers get analytic reports to help them identify those students who are struggling and which problems are causing the most trouble. It makes homework more meaningful for students and teachers alike.

Try it: ASSISTments

2. BookWidgets

BookWidgets is a content creation tool. It allows teachers to create 40 different types of interactive activities and assessments and assign them to their Google Classes. What sets BookWidgets apart is that you can do all of that without ever having to visit another site. BookWidgets is a Google Chrome Extension that works right in your Google Classroom. Every feature (including an extensive image library) is already included. Plus check out these four ways to use BookWidgets in the classroom.

Try it: BookWidgets

3. Adobe Express for Google Classroom

Adobe Express is now available in Google Classroom, which makes it easier than ever to incorporate more opportunities for creative thinking and communication into your assignments. It's an easy-to-use tool that allows students of all ages to create posters, infographics, slideshows, webpages, and videos. We love it because it saves teachers prep time with its library of thousands of templates organized by grade level and subject area.

IT admins from schools or districts that have the Teaching and Learning Upgrade and/or Education Plus editions of Google Workspace for Education can now install Adobe Express directly into Google Classroom from the Google Workspace Marketplace. This new feature allows teachers to create, customize, assign, view, and grade Adobe Express projects from their existing Google Classroom workflow.

Try it: Adobe Express for Google Classroom

4. CK-12

You won't believe the incredible amount of free resources available on CK-12. Every subject, every grade-it's all covered in videos, exercises, lessons, and even complete textbooks. It's a cinch to assign any of these items in Google Classroom using this app, and completion and grades are recorded in your online Gradebook.

5. Classcraft

Motivate even the most reluctant learners when you gamify your lessons with Classcraft. Turn your Google Classroom assignments into learning quests, and provide rewards for academic and behavioral achievements. The free basic program gives you lots of fun options; upgrade for even more features.

Try it: Classcraft

6. ClassTag

Google Classroom apps make it incredibly easy for students and teachers to collaborate. They don't really have any built-in tools to make parent communication easier, though. That's where ClassTag comes in. This completely free app lets you send notes to one parent or a whole class. You can send home documents, schedule meetings, and more, all without giving parents your personal contact info. Oh, and did we mention you can earn real-life rewards like classroom supplies just for doing what you need to do anyway?

Try it: ClassTag

7. DOGOnews

The kid-friendly news articles on DOGOnews make it easy to assign reading for current events discussions. Each article is marked with reading/interest-level guidelines and offers lesson plan ideas for use with Common Core and National Curriculum Standards. It's free to assign articles for reading; paid plans provide discussion questions and quizzes too.

Try it: DOGOnews

8. Dreamscape

Here's another fun (and free!) learning game, focused specifically on reading skills for grades 2-8. Assign learning quests through Google Classroom, and kids will clamor to do their homework! In addition to all the learning, students get cool rewards that build their digital profile and world.

Try it: Dreamscape

9. Edpuzzle

Turn any video anywhere into an interactive lesson, or even upload your own. Add questions, audio, or notes, so students can watch and learn at their own pace. The tracking features allow you to monitor their progress and comprehension and integrate easily with Google Classroom. The robust free plan includes storage for up to 20 videos at a time.

Try it: Edpuzzle

10. Explain Everything

Explain Everything is a whiteboard app, and you can use it just as you would an interactive whiteboard in the classroom. Even better, it allows you to record your interactions and share them via Google Classroom for students to view later. The free version has some limitations but provides plenty of cool features. Premium education plans are available.

Try it: Explain Everything

11. Flip (formerly Flipgrid)

With Flip, students record short videos to respond to topics you assign. This is an especially cool app for students who are hesitant to speak up in front of a group-it gives everyone a chance to be heard. It's easy to share your grids and assignments with Google Classroom.

12. GeoGebra

The tools on GeoGebra may not look fancy, but they provide the functionality to bring math concepts alive for students. From basic arithmetic to high-level calculus, this site has hundreds of resources math teachers will love, including an online graphing calculator. It's a snap to share lessons, exercises, quizzes, and more with students.

Try it: GeoGebra

13. Kahoot!

We're willing to bet you're already using Kahoot! Students and teachers everywhere love it, and it's easy to use alongside Google Classroom. Learn how to get the most from Kahoot! here.

Try it: Kahoot!

14. Khan Academy

Many teachers are already familiar with Khan Academy's incredibly wide range of free online learning resources. They cover every subject and grade level and give students the extra practice they need to master important concepts. Create and integrate classes using your rosters from Google Classroom, and you're all set to assign content.

Try it: Khan Academy

15. Listenwise

Listenwise regularly posts new free current events podcasts you can share with your students. These short audio lessons are great for morning meetings or starting general current events discussions. Listenwise Premium offers a large podcast library with lessons, quizzes, and interactive transcripts, currently free to try for 90 days.

Try it: Listenwise

16. MathGames

Elementary math teachers, this one is for you! Follow up your math lessons with these fun and free practice games. Assign them as an alternative to boring old homework worksheets or for kids who need extra practice.

Try it: MathGames

17. Nearpod

Nearpod is an easy-to-use collaboration tool that has so many applications for education. Teachers start a board and post a question or comment, then students add their own answers or thoughts. You can share pictures too. Nearpod is a cool way to introduce writing prompts, review for a test, collect virtual exit tickets, and a lot more, and it works seamlessly with Google Classroom. The free version has all the basic features and a decent amount of storage. Upgrades are available.

Try it: Nearpod

18. PBS Learning Resources

PBS has a huge variety of video resources on every imaginable subject, all of which are easy to share in your virtual classroom. Each standards-aligned video includes suggested grade levels and support materials to help you make the most of it with your students.

Try it: PBS Learning Resources

19. Quizizz

Quizizz is a nifty tool for helping students review what they're learning in class. Use one of the thousands of quizzes already available, or create your own. Host live online quiz games in class or assign them as homework using Google Classroom. Customize each assignment to indicate how many times a student may attempt each question and whether they see the correct answers when they're done-instant feedback that makes learning more meaningful.

Try it: Quizizz

20. Quizlet

This is one of the most popular online flash-card apps for use with Google Classroom, and it's entirely free. Find the flash cards you need in their extensive library, or create your own to support any kind of lesson. Share the flash cards to Google Classroom to give students instant access to these practice tools in school or at home.

Try it: Quizlet

21. Science Buddies

This site is every science teacher's best friend. It's packed with free videos, lesson plans, and experiments, all searchable by grade level and subject. This is also a terrific go-to during science fair season, with scientific method resources galore, science fair planning tools, and an enormous repository of project ideas. When you use Science Buddies with Google Classroom, you get access to extra quizzes and assessments too.

Try it: Science Buddies

22. Wakelet

Think of Wakelet as a collaborative tool for organizing and sharing information. Use it to create and share lessons with your students by collecting media all in one place, with your own notes and explanations. Even better, have students use it to create presentations, book reports, newsletters, and more right in Google Classroom.

Try it: Wakelet

23. Boddle Learning

Boddle is a super-engaging math platform for K-6 (they recently launched ELA content!) that allows students to customize their learning through fun game play that's fully aligned to state standards. Teachers can create customized assignments and assign them right into their Google Classrooms. Boddle's resources are free, though a Premium version is also available.

Try it: Boddle

24. Flocabulary

With Flocabulary, your students (and probably your teacher neighbors) will think they're attending a concert rather than engaging with high-quality educational content. With resources for a plethora of subjects and suited for grades K-12, you can try a free 30-day trial now. Teachers can create and assign whole-group or individual assignments using Google Classroom integration.

Try it: Flocabulary

25. Legends of Learning

K-8 teachers, you'll feel like superheroes when you assign math and science content through Legends of Learning. Students can practice the skills they're learning in class through interactive and fun games and simulations. Looking for more engaging ways for your students to master their math facts? Legends of Learning recently launched a fact-mastery practice game called Math Basecamp.

Try it: Legends of Learning

26. BrainPOP

Who doesn't love Tim and Moby? BrainPOP has video lessons on all sorts of topics for grades K-8, including accompanying vocabulary, quizzes, and games. BrainPOP is a great resource to use to launch a new unit of study or to prepare for an upcoming assessment. Teachers can sign up for a 30-day trial and then explore a paid version from there. Seamless integration into Google Classroom? Check!

Try it: BrainPOP

27. WeVideo

WeVideo is a creative and unique way for your students to demonstrate their understanding of a unit of study. Plus, it introduces them to the multimedia world of video creation and editing. WeVideo is currently available as a Google Classroom add-on, and students can record a video and submit it alongside any assignment. Check out these WeVideo project ideas your students will love.

Try it: WeVideo

28. Desmos

Calling all middle school math teachers! Desmos has free and completely customizable question sets that align with your standards and integrate seamlessly into your Google Classroom stream. Your students will be thinking deeply and practicing rigorous math concepts with interactive tools and virtual manipulatives.

Try it: Desmos

29. Duolingo

This 100% free app that helps students learn a new language is ACTFL- and CEFR-aligned and comes with fun and personalized assignments that can be pushed right to your Google Classroom. Students forget that they are actually learning because the gamification aspect is just so fun!

Try it: Duolingo

30. Newsela

With Newsela, teachers can choose from hundreds of thousands of articles to accompany their lessons. Teachers can assign a single text or a text set to their students through Google Classroom. With content ranging from SEL and science to current events and social studies, Newsela is a great classroom accompaniment. Here are some tips for using Newsela in any classroom.

Try it: Newsela

31. Pear Deck

Pear Deck uses proven formative assessment strategies to adapt instruction to meet student needs. Through its expansive catalog of interactive lessons, teachers can instruct whole classes or allow students to move at their own pace, which is perfect for virtual learning. Pear Deck Premium users can seamlessly integrate their Pear Deck lessons through the Google Classroom add-on.

Try it: Pear Deck

32. Tynker

Tynker is an interactive coding program that teaches students the basic building blocks of coding and even transitions them to learning about JavaScript and Python. The program offers over 70 courses and thousands of lessons and is fully integrated with Google Classroom.

Try it: Tynker

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Once again, summer went by in a flash, and here you are, ready to head back to school once again. With the start of school comes back-to-school nights, meet-the-teacher days, and open house events. These are a fantastic opportunity for teachers to get to know students and their families, and vice versa. The whole situation can sometimes feel a bit stressful, though. Fortunately, these 19 back-to-school-night ideas and tips will make the experience fun, easy, and meaningful for everyone involved. Take a deep breath ... it's time to dive in!

1. Set up a series of stations.

Back-to-school night is a time to gather information from parents, let kids see their classroom and desks, drop off supplies, and more. There can be a lot to get done in a short amount of time, so set up clearly numbered stations to make it easy for parents and kids to see and do it all.

2. Provide a back-to-school-night checklist.

Give parents (or kids) a checklist when they walk in the door. This way, they can do the stations out of order and remember which ones they've been to and which they haven't.

3. Make it easy to collect papers.

Oh, the paperwork! As parents turn things in, have baskets ready to accept each form. This will save you time sorting things later on.

4. Create teacher contact info magnets.

Got business cards? Stick a magnet to the back and hand out them out. This way, parents can stick one to the fridge at home rather than tossing the card in a desk drawer and never seeing it again. ( See more clever ways to use magnets in your classroom here.)

5. Put together a flip-book to send home.

There's so much information for parents and kids to absorb at back-to-school night. Rather than handing out a stack of papers that can be lost, assemble everything into a simple flip-book that keeps everything all in one place. It'll take some work up front, but you can use it year after year. Get a free flip-book template here.

6. Help parents and students get to know you.

For most kids, the most important part of back-to-school night is getting to meet their teacher. Put together a brief but informative letter that lets families know a little more about you and your teaching style. Here's how to make your meet-the-teacher letter absolutely amazing.

7. Send them on a scavenger hunt.

Exploring the classroom is always fun. Make it a targeted activity with a scavenger hunt kids can complete with their parents. Include important parts of the classroom and even the school itself, like bathrooms, the lunch room, and more.

8. Let students choose their seats ...

"Where will I sit?" It's a question on every kid's mind. If you're feeling up to it, let them choose their own seats (you can always change them after a few days if needed) by putting out name tags for them to use. They can drop off their supplies at their chosen desk too.

9. ... or help them find their seats.

If you'd rather choose your students' seats in advance, make sure it's easy for them to find their place. We love this teacher's idea of using balloons, which kids can take home with them when they go.

10. Find out what kids want to learn this year.

You'll be the coolest teacher ever right from the start when you let them write on their desks! Use dry-erase marker to write their names followed by "wants to learn." Have kids fill in the blank when they find their seats.

11. Create a back-to-school-night photo booth.

Back-to-school-night photo booths are always a big hit. They don't necessarily need to be fancy; just a few props and a sign indicating the school, grade, and year can do it. Tip: Have parents text you the photo they take of their child, and you can easily build your parent contact list on your phone.

12. Share your wish list with parents.

It's no secret that teachers get stuck buying a lot of their own supplies. If it seems appropriate, ask parents to help you out. The Giving Tree is a fun way to make your wish list known.

13. Collect and sort communal supplies.

Don't wind up with a pile of bags full of supplies you have to sort at the end of the night. Instead, have a series of boxes or bins for parents to drop off any communal classroom supplies, one by one. ( Wind up with too much of one thing and not enough of another? Get tips for managing classroom supplies here.)

14. Learn what your students need from their teacher.

Kids or their parents can answer this question, giving you a heads-up about what the students in your class need in the year ahead. ( Sticky notes are amazing in the classroom; click here to see why.)

15. Have parents write their kids an encouraging note.

How sweet is this idea? Tuck these parent notes away for a day when a student needs a little extra encouragement or motivation.

16. Give parents tips on helping their students succeed.

Back-to-school night is also a good time to help parents understand what they can do to support their child in the year ahead. Try the free reading tips brochure available here or put together your own suggestions for ways parents can help their kids with this year's goals.

17. A-maze them with a fun back-to-school-night gift.

A take-home gift isn't necessary, but Pinterest is chock-full of ideas. There's no need for gifts to be expensive; even a pencil with a cheerful note attached is enough to say, "I'm glad you're in my class!"

18. Thank parents for their commit-"mint."

Parents will appreciate a little something too. Snacks are nice, but can be expensive. A bowl of mints will set you back just a couple of bucks!

19. Get them excited for the year to come.

Before they leave, have kids and parents share what they're looking forward to in the year ahead. Keep it up for the first day of school as a reminder of all you're about to share together.
Come share your back-to-school night ideas in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook. Start things off right with a back-to-school door design! Here are 65 incredible ideas to inspire you. Need a way to calm those first day of school nerves? These 15 First Day Jitters activities ought to do the trick.

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From infographics to multimedia video presentations, Canva is a dynamic, interactive, and fun way to create and design. It offers a host of design options, tools, and features that can be used to enhance teaching and learning experiences for students and teachers alike.

In addition to being used to present content to students, Canva can be used as an engagement tool by which students can demonstrate what they have learned in any subject area. For an overview of Canva, check out What is Canva and How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks.

While what follows below is a sample science lesson plan that is focused on biodiversity, Canva can be used for any subject, topic, or grade level to teach content and for students to demonstrate their learning.

Subject: Science

Topic: Biodiversity

Grade Band: Middle/High School
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

Describe the three types of biodiversity including ecosystem diversity, genetic diversity, and species diversity

Create a multimedia representation demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of one of the three types of biodiversity

Setting Up the Canva Lesson

Once you log into Canva, create a class space through Canva for Education that will serve as the central online area where all of your students' work on Canva can be housed. The class space will also allow you to review students' work, provide feedback as needed, and manage access to content. Don't worry about having students type in the Canva URL in an external web browser to access their work. Several LMS platforms such as or even popular online shared spaces used in education such as directly integrate into Canva, so students do not have to leave their school's online ecosystems. You can check your eligibility to access Canva for Education, which offers free education services and based on your current K-12 teaching position.

Guided Instruction

Create a lesson video walking students through each type of biodiversity (ecosystem diversity, genetic diversity, and species diversity), while leveraging and illustrating different features of Canva. Start by choosing one of the hundred of thousands presentation templates. Canva allows for easy drag-and-drop creation, and you can edit each slide and text easily. Use the Elements tab to add a wide variety of graphics, photos, videos, tables, charts, and shapes.

For example, put in the word "species" in the search box for content related to the species diversity slides, and hundreds of results related to species will appear. You can refine the search results, so don't be overwhelmed. You can then narrow down the results by type, for instance, maybe you only want to see the videos or graphics related to species.

To further enhance your slides, use the Upload tab to upload media files or record over the slides and provide more detail.

Guided Practice and Canva Creation

After students have engaged with and completed the Canva presentation, have them choose one type of biodiversity to focus on, and have them prepare a multimedia representation that demonstrates their comprehensive understanding.

Students can choose from any of the Canva template options including: an Infographic, Pamphlet, Poster, or Slide Show. While each project will be different, you can require students to use at least five different types of media to ensure that they benefit from all that Canva has to offer. You may have other requirements depending on the grade level too. For example, you may want students to include at least one video and include links to additional resources.

Canva will automatically save students' work, so they can work on it during class or at home, and will not need to save anything on an external drive.

What if Students Do Not Know Where to Start?

One of the most amazing features of Canva is the incredible variety of templates available. Choosing a template can be fun, but also overwhelming. Have students first choose the type of multimedia representation they will focus on to help limit the number of options available.

What if Students Are Working in Teams?

Canva offers a team option in which your students will have the ability to work together on a shared project. There are also additional opportunities to collaborate in the shared class spaces.

By using the "Present" or "Share" tabs at the upper right-hand corner of the Canva screen, students will have many sharing options, including being able to download final projects, have it appear on a website, export it to social media, and even print a high-quality version.

It is an exciting time to try out Canva for a similar lesson or a different one. With so many design and creation options, there is bound to be at least one option that your students can connect with, engage more deeply with content, and show you what they learned.

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This Canva lesson plan can help educators integrate the tool into their instruction

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Canva helps teachers organize classwork, decorate classrooms and create engaging student activities with creative visuals and interactive tools.

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Free Google Slides themes and Powerpoint templates | Slidesgo

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SlidesCarnival: Free PowerPoint & Google Slides Templates That Stand Out

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Creating a Filter for Google Classroom Emails

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