ED Surge
APRIL 7, 2025
Its been a little over a year since Tram Gonzalez opened Color Wings Preschool in her home in Portland, Oregon. Of the 15 children enrolled in her program, 10 attend for free, covered in full by Multnomah Countys Preschool for All initiative, which was passed by Portland voters in November 2020 to create universal free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds who want it.
Anthropology 365
APRIL 7, 2025
On the May 12th, 2025 cover of Time Magazine , you will see a picture of a white wolf below the bold word Extinct slashed through with a red block. Below it reads “This is Remus. He’s a dire wolf. The first to exist in over 10,000 years. Endangered species could be changed forever.” This is also being reported widely by publications like New York Times , Newsweek , Live Science , and USA Today.
Anthropology.net
APRIL 3, 2025
The end of the last Ice Age, spanning approximately 14,000 to 11,600 years ago, was a period of significant climatic fluctuations that profoundly influenced human populations in Europe. A recent study published in PLOS One 1 by a team of 25 archaeologists from various European institutions offers a comprehensive analysis of how these prehistoric hunter-gatherer communities responded to environmental changes during the Final Paleolithic. The map shows population shifts from south-western t
Sapiens
APRIL 2, 2025
A Tanzanian historian and poet conjures alternative engagements with Black African women who were marginalized by violent colonial histories and imprisoned in the archives. As the 2024 poet-in-resident at the magazine, she imaginatively reaches for new possibilities. As a historian, poet, writer , and experimental sound practitioner based in Tanzania, I meddle in different tonguestesting which one has the least bitter aftertaste.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 6, 2025
As we studied the results of our educational research from 2019, a colleague turned to me with a conclusion that mirrored my own personal experience: School leaders are a mess! Of course, my colleagues comment carried a hint of humor, but the data suggested a reality that was anything but funny, following my own physical breakdown as a new school principal in Arkansas.
ED Surge
APRIL 8, 2025
When it comes to math, students are struggling. The recent national assessment underscored that by revealing that 24 percent of fourth graders are still performing below basic math skills, also shining a spotlight on an ever-growing inequality in math performance across the country. Other assessments such as the critical thinking-focused international PISA exam have also indicated declining math abilities.
Anthropology.net
APRIL 2, 2025
Once a fertile expanse teeming with lakes, grasslands, and abundant wildlife, the Sahara was a starkly different landscape than the inhospitable desert known today. During the African Humid Period (14,500–5,000 years ago), this region supported thriving human populations. Now, an international team of researchers 1 has uncovered the first ancient genomes from this long-lost ecosystem, shedding new light on an ancient North African lineage that has all but disappeared.
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The Effortful Educator
APRIL 8, 2025
Maybe its just me, but I think teachers are pretty good at making things more difficult than they need to be. Take spaced practice and retrieval practice , for example, which are two of the most researched and effective learning strategies any teacher can employ in their classroom to positively impact student outcomes. While I appreciate being really granular about the research surrounding these topics and more, the most important thing we can do is just employ them in the classroom.
Moler's Musing
APRIL 5, 2025
Things are getting expensive. Teachers dont wanna pay for stuff. Free versions are usually watered down or full of ads. Im just here to share some tools that have useful free versions. These are ones Ive been using and theyve helped me plan better, save time, and still give students solid feedback and learning experiences. Ill keep it simple: what it is, why I like it, and how I use it (with a solid teaching idea thrown inusually paired with EduProtocols that make sense).
ED Surge
APRIL 3, 2025
As designers drew up plans to revitalize the visual arts complex at California State University, Fullerton, they hoped to create a space that would encourage students to stay on campus as much as possible. Many of Fullertons students commute to campus from home. That means they need comfortable places to do homework, meet with professors or talk to classmates.
Anthropology.net
APRIL 7, 2025
In the arid expanses of Oman's Dahwa region, archaeologists have uncovered 1 a pair of copper alloy cymbals dating back to the third millennium BC. These instruments, linked to the Umm an-Nar culture, provide compelling evidence of a shared musical tradition between the ancient civilizations of the Arabian Peninsula and the Indus Valley. "These copper alloy cymbals are the first of their kind to have been found in good archaeological contexts in Oman and are from a particularly early cont
Sapiens
APRIL 3, 2025
An anthropologist reckons with how digital media has changed youth gang culture dynamicsand what can be done to combat the spread of deadly rumors. In 2019, Luis Alberto Quionez who everyone called Sitowas shot dead in San Francisco when he was 19. A distant relative by marriage, Sito would not have considered me a part of his life. But in death, he has become a part of mine.
Teaching American History
APRIL 8, 2025
One-Day seminars are the easiest way to engage with Teaching American History in person. These are free to attend for all social studies teachers and can be in historical locations, school districts, and educational service centers. For a few hours, teachers can dive into the content of primary source documents through a discussion with colleagues facilitated by a scholar.
Anthropology News
APRIL 7, 2025
As I crested the hill leading up to my scheduled interview at Las Maneras Oaxaqueas, a restaurant and market along the famed Oaxacan Corridor of Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, the first thing I saw was a mural. This mural captures the organized chaos of the Tlacolula marketplace in Oaxaca, near the restaurant owners hometown, depicting a woman spooning atole , a hot drink made of ground corn, milk and cinnamon, into small bowls as customers wait for a tlayuda , a Oaxacan open-faced c
ED Surge
APRIL 2, 2025
Colleges and universities are at a crossroads when it comes to student data. They have more information at their fingertips than ever before, yet harnessing it to drive meaningful change remains a challenge. A 2022 UCLA-MIT Press study found that higher education struggles to capture and leverage data for impact. This digital disconnect isnt just a result of outdated systems; its about the complex web of cultural, organizational and infrastructural barriers that leave many institutions data-rich
Anthropology.net
APRIL 4, 2025
An Ancient Practice, Revisited Through Code Knots are one of humanity’s oldest tools—so ancient, in fact, that they predate agriculture, metallurgy, and written language. But beyond their everyday function of fastening and securing, knots hold something deeper: a story about the evolution of human cognition, the flow of culture, and the quiet persistence of shared technique across continents and millennia.
Zinn Education Project
APRIL 6, 2025
Make visible the history that we are defending the right to teach with mini-lessons. Participants benefit from becoming informed about key issues and inspired to take action. Mini-lessons also serve as an affirmation that we defy censorship by teaching this “banned history” in a public space. We offer a range of downloadable resources and a procedures.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 8, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom. Down the hall, culinary students chop and saute in the schools commercial kitchen, and in another room, cosmetology students snip mannequin hair to prepare for the states natural hair stylist license.
Anthropology News
APRIL 7, 2025
The trees are young, the arborist Khun Phorn said quietly, his dark gray bucket hat shielding his eyes. He looked up at the field, the rubber trees thin branches swaying gently in the breeze, their trunks splotched in color. A rustling of oblong green leaves wrapped around us, punctuated by the clanging of a chainsaw starting up, the machine gasping for breath, its oil low.
Political Science Now
APRIL 4, 2025
Domestic Distributional Roots of National Interest By Soyoung Lee , Yale University and Duke University. What international issues become national interests worth fighting for, and why? Contrary to conventional wisdom, I argue that issues without clear economic value, such as barren lands, are more likely to be perceived as national interests because they do not benefit any single domestic group.
Anthropology.net
APRIL 2, 2025
For decades, archaeologists believed that technological development in Paleolithic East Asia followed a slow, relatively stagnant trajectory compared to the dynamic shifts seen in Europe and Africa. The discovery of a sophisticated stone tool tradition in southern China is now forcing a major reassessment of that assumption. Recent excavations at the Longtan site in southwest China have uncovered a complete Quina lithic toolkit—previously thought to be exclusive to European Neanderthals
Studies Weekly
APRIL 7, 2025
4 Arab American Scientists to Know Apr 07, 2025 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the impactful contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in history. Celebrate this month by learning about these four Arab American scientists and their monumental impacts on their fields. Hunein F. John Maassab (19262014) Nasal spray flu vaccine, courtesy of Getty Images Hunein Maassab was born in Syria in 1926.
Institute for Citizens & Scholars
APRIL 2, 2025
The Institute for Citizens & Scholars announces its seventh class of journalists named to theHigher Education Media Fellowship, supported by ECMC Foundation.
Anthropology News
APRIL 2, 2025
The dead no longer rest. They linger in pixels and algorithms, in messages that should have gone unanswered. In the age of AI, ghosts are not wisps of mist or flickering candlelightthey are code. The uncanny has seeped into grief itself, turning memory into conversation, mourning into interaction. Griefbots, two-way chat systems that simulate the voices of the lost, promise comfort and connection.
Political Science Now
APRIL 2, 2025
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply disturbed by recent violations of the basic rights of international scholars in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been several reported instances of international students and scholars, legally residing and studying in the U.S., having their legal status threatened or rescinded by U.S. immigration officials.
Anthropology.net
APRIL 8, 2025
Obsidian, a naturally occurring volcanic glass, has long captivated archaeologists due to its sharpness and distinctive properties. Despite Alberta's lack of volcanic activity, numerous obsidian artifacts have been unearthed across the province, prompting questions about their origins and the prehistoric networks that transported them. Recent studies 1 shed light on these ancient trade routes, revealing a complex web of interactions among Indigenous communities.
Digital Promise
APRIL 7, 2025
The post A New Certification to Empower Informed AI Product Procurement appeared first on Digital Promise.
Society for Classical Studies
APRIL 4, 2025
Webinar: Getting Published: The Basics kskordal Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:50 Image Getting Published: The Basics Thursday, May 1, 1:00pm EDT It's time to get your research out there, but navigating the publishing world can be daunting for a first-time author. This webinar will cover the basics of getting your work into the hands of a publisher. Our panel of editors will discuss both book and journal publishing for classics and archaeology scholars, covering what you should consider in choosing a publ
Edthena
APRIL 3, 2025
In the news In a recent episode of the Transformative Principal podcast , host Jethro Jones sat down with Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller to explore a major challenge facing school leaders: giving timely, high-quality feedback to teachers after classroom observations. Enter Observation Copilot , a new tool that instantly turns a principals raw observation notes into framework-aligned feedback that’s ready for editing and sharing with teachers, saving valuable time without sacrificing t
Political Science Now
APRIL 4, 2025
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Ewa Nizalowska, covers the new article by Elsa Kugelberg,University of Oxford, “Dating Apps and the Digital Sexual Sphere.” With around 350 million yearly users, online dating apps have revolutionized romance in the modern age.
Life and Landscapes
APRIL 7, 2025
I am proud to be part of Tom Martin’s team of guests on what will be a continuing series of interviews about my travels in Kentucky. The radio show is broadcast throughout the Eastern portion of Kentucky. In addition, my interviews will be archived on the WEKU, “Easter Standard ” website, where they can be accessed whenever convenient.
Moler's Musing
APRIL 8, 2025
In a recent interview, I was told: Your pedagogical knowledge is impressive. I havent seen anything like it. But we hire people who can build relationships. The comment came from nowhere. I was taken back. The interview wasnt even over. I didnt even have time to respond. But since then, Ive been sitting with itannoyed, frustrated, and a little fired up.
Digital Promise
APRIL 2, 2025
The post What Learning Piano as an Adult Taught Me about Digital Competency appeared first on Digital Promise.
All Things Pedagogical
APRIL 6, 2025
For this week's blog I want to talk about a thing that I talk about a lot, A LOT, which is how large academic associations consistently fail their members. I saw things happen this week in different spaces that made me realize that I am one of many people who have been saying the same thing about needing to redesign how we do conferences for easily the last four years.
Anthroholic
APRIL 4, 2025
Choosing the right resources is the first step towards mastering Anthropology for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. With Anthropology emerging as a high-scoring optional subject, it is crucial to build your foundation with the Top Anthropology Optional Books. Carefully selected books can clarify concepts, provide diverse perspectives, and enhance answer writing quality.
Political Science Now
APRIL 7, 2025
How Experiments Help Campaigns Persuade Voters: Evidence from a Large Archive of Campaigns Own Experiments By Luke Hewitt , Stanford University ; David Broockman , University of California , Berkeley ; Alexander Coppock , Yale University ; Ben M. Tappin , Royal Holloway, University of London ; James Slezak , Swayable ; Valerie Coffman , Swayable ; Nathaniel Lubin , Cornell Tech and Incite Studio ; Mohammad Hamidian , Swayable.
Moler's Musing
APRIL 4, 2025
When I was putting together my Turning Whatever Into Wow presentation, I kept coming back to one truth: dont let AI create your lesson. Use it to support your thinking, not replace it. You are the human in the loop. You know your students. You know your standards. You know what they need to know and be able to do by the end of a lesson. Thats how every lesson should startwith the end in mind.
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