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Using Student Discourse to Increase Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

Nurturing Environments Conducive to Learning To maximize the benefits of student discourse through turn & talk or think-pair-share, educators must create a supportive classroom culture that encourages open dialogue and critical thinking. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. National Academies Press. Jossey-Bass.

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Plants and People of Borneo: A Cultural and Ecological Connection

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The Bond Between Nature and Culture in Borneo The lush rainforests of Borneo are more than just biological treasure troves; they are cultural cornerstones for the island’s indigenous communities. Beyond its economic role, the tualang holds profound cultural and spiritual significance for many indigenous groups. Credit: T.

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Bones of Contention: New Evidence of Cannibalism in Magdalenian Culture

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“Cannibalism was an integral practice within the cultural systems of these Magdalenian groups,” the authors write. “The presence of cultural modifications may be related in more cases than expected to the consumption of the bodies, in other words, to human cannibalism.” DOI: 10.1016/j.jhevol.2015.06.003

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Purchasing Devices Does Not Equate to Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not. Below are some lessons we learned after hitting the reset button on our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative in order to get it right that I captured in a 2015 post. Teaching will and must be different.

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Ancient DNA Reveals Genetic and Linguistic Divides in the Bronze Age Mediterranean

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In Greece and Armenia, steppe ancestry coincided with pivotal cultural developments. Similarly, in Armenia, steppe ancestry paralleled the decline of the Kura-Araxes culture and the rise of the Trialeti culture. Strontium data further emphasize the Mediterranean as a dynamic cultural and genetic crossroads. Kroonen, G.,

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Children as Artists: A New Perspective on Upper Paleolithic Cave Art

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By reframing prehistoric creativity as an inter-generational endeavor, this study reveals that children were not just observers but active participants in shaping their cultural landscapes. Children, Metaphorical Thinking, and Upper Paleolithic Visual Cultures Author : Nowell, A. Journal : Childhood in the Past , 2015.

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Ancient Craftsmanship: How Early North Americans Used Bone Needles to Survive Cold Climates

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Tailored Garments and Human Expansion The production of tailored garments with closely stitched seams was a key cultural innovation that enabled early humans to survive harsh climates. Source: Current Anthropology , 2015. Source: Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports , 2020. Source: Cambridge Archaeological Journal , 2021.