Remove 2012 Remove Critical Thinking Remove Social Justice
article thumbnail

OPINION: In higher ed, lower enrollment isn’t the only sign of trouble

The Hechinger Report

These trends are confirmed by a 2012 survey conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development , which showed that the U.S. These trends are confirmed by a 2012 survey conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development , which showed that the U.S.

article thumbnail

Why decades of trying to end racial segregation in gifted education haven’t worked

The Hechinger Report

Gifted education needs to diversify, they said — for racial and social justice, and because otherwise it might not survive. Edward de Bono’s six “thinking hats,” specifically the one that called on thinkers to assess their ideas and look for potential flaws. Charles Parish outside New Orleans began talent development in 2012.

Education 145
educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Segregation in Steel Valley: How these Pittsburgh-area elementary students are separated by race and academic performance

The Hechinger Report

We focus on education, health, the environment, public safety and social justice issues. Steel Valley School District Superintendent Edward Wehrer, whose daughters attend Park Elementary, said he’s aware of the disparity between the elementary schools — a situation he inherited when he was named superintendent in June 2012. “We

article thumbnail

Teaching About Palestine-Israel and the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza

Zinn Education Project

The spring 2024 issue offers a collection of articles and other resources on teaching about Palestine-Israel amid the growing attack on social justice education. Books Social Justice Books list of titles for K-12 and educators on Palestine. Rethinking Schools : Teach Palestine.