ED Surge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In one Philadelphia-area public school district, a K-8 teacher recalled, “We had an online morning meeting every day, and still, nothing was said in that morning meeting. We talked with folks who strongly identify with their heritage ancestry, language and culture and others who navigate the complex nuances of diasporic reality.

K-12 143

K-12 Ancestry Education Geography 143

ED Surge

JANUARY 11, 2023

of public school educators are of Asian descent. While 21% of teachers in Hawai’i are Japanese, only 10% have Native Hawaiian ancestry. One of the most heartfelt stories I heard was from a fellow Asian educator. They appreciated seeing another Asian educator receive national recognition in a profession where only 2.1%

Ancestry 134

Ancestry Heritage Cultures History 134

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 4, 2024

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, public school enrollment in the United States had been trending downward , thanks to birth-rate declines and more restrictive immigration policies, but the decreases rarely exceeded half a percentage point. Public school enrollment there fell by 7.6

Public School 134

Public School Private School Charter School Education 134

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Jenna Saykhamphone, a senior at Annandale High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, helped start an equity team at her high school to fight stereotypes both inside and outside her school in suburban Washington, D.C. Some school leaders are taking further action beyond what the state requires.

History 96

History American History Ancestry Pedagogy 96