The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

It was definitely painted in the light that ‘these problems are in the past,’ and ‘America is the land of the free’ and ‘everyone is equal here.’ ”. Ankita Ajith is one of four college-age friends who are petitioning the Texas State Board of Education to create an antiracist American history curriculum.

Teaching 145

Teaching Elementary School Social Justice American History 145

The Hechinger Report

MAY 9, 2017

The traditional way is more convenient — for some, says Dan Condon, associate director of professional development at the Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center in Colorado. Todd Sumner, principal at Parker Charter Essential School in Massachusetts, a leader in multiage education.

Elementary School 75

Elementary School Psychology Tradition Professional Development 75

4QM Teaching

APRIL 30, 2023

We got some useful feedback, which will help us to set our agenda for professional development and materials acquisition. Primary source research is definitely the bread and butter of the historical profession. Now confess: you didn’t learn about the American Revolution that way. I noticed something strange, however.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Artifacts Archiving Social Studies 40

ED Surge

MARCH 1, 2023

At the beginning of this school year, I facilitated a professional development (PD) session with middle school teachers about how to use education technology tools for deeper learning. After looking silently at the image, our professor gave us one hour to uncover the details of what happened before and after this photo was taken.

Education 127

Education Library History American History 127

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Sharahn Santana , African American history and English teacher at Parkway Northwest High School. He’s definitely turned around. This year’s been great because we’re all back in the building and I get to see [my students] every day, but there’s definitely a learning gap and a social, behavior, social awkwardness gap going on.

Oral History 144

Oral History History High School Public School 144

Zinn Education Project

MARCH 7, 2024

We share the text of their conversation for discussion in high school classrooms and professional development workshops. I think that’s the best way to start the conversation, because what it is predicated on is some agreed upon definition of a violation.

Primary Sources 98

Primary Sources History Economics K-12 98