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Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Booklist Assignment is designed to help students select a book they’ll enjoy. It asks them to list 4-5 books they would like to read using various resources such as Goodreads book lists, Scholastic lists, local libraries, classroom libraries, or online book sources, like Epic Books or Lexia.

Cultures

Cultures Controversial Topics Library Tradition

Teaching Lessons I Learned From Mom

ED Surge

MARCH 30, 2023

I remember my childhood as a time of mutual exploration, where you encouraged us to discuss any manner of potentially controversial topics. Each member of the family could pick up as many books as we could carry, allowing us to go on adventures in our ever-expanding imaginations and acquisitions of knowledge.

Teaching

Teaching Controversial Topics Library Civics

John Merrow: Don’t Read Banned Books and Don’t Vote!

Diane Ravitch

AUGUST 30, 2022

Of course he wants you to read banned books, and he is deeply concerned about the large number of eligible voters—especially young people—who don’t bother to vote. When someone on Twitter posted a list of 25 popular books that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had supposedly banned from the state’s public schools, people went crazy.

Controversial Topics

Controversial Topics Public School Civics Education

Responding to a summer of riots: Principles for teaching about sensitive issues in the history classroom

Becoming a History Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2024

And critically, utilizing their expert knowledge to help their pupils to recognise the line between debating controversial topics and engaging in racist or bullying or even illegal behaviours. London: Trentham Books. This means being familiar with their school’s policies around racism and bullying.

History

History Teaching Controversial Topics Tutoring

Sharing the Story & Songs of Christmas

Pedagogy and Formation

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Some examples of books to share with a Christmas theme Books about Christian traditions have been the focus of hundreds of different titles some are closely centred on the Christian message, others not so much. This classic and well known Dr Seuss book, takes a different look at the meaning of Christmas. He would be different.

Controversial Topics

Controversial Topics Tradition History Humanities

STUDENT VOICE: Adults must stop censoring student newspapers. New York has a bill that would stop this dangerous practice

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 3, 2024

A school newspaper was barred from writing about recent book bans. In my view, prioritizing positivity over tackling controversial topics turns student journalists into public relations specialists. A principal stifled a story about a cafeteria that had never met fire regulations.

Controversial Topics

Controversial Topics High School Critical Thinking Education

Middle school science teachers often have shaky scientific knowledge

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

In April 2020 he released a bestselling book with co-author Judy Mikovits, a discredited scientist who claim that vaccines “kill millions.” Last October the pair released another book. Related: Helping science teachers tackle misinformation and controversial topics.

Middle School

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science

Where Americans Are — and Aren’t — Politically Divided on Education

ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2024

There are plenty of heated debates happening about what should be taught in schools: whether it’s over the type of books students should read , how LGBTQ topics are discussed or how to talk about racism. The political divide became more pronounced as the topics became more complex.

Education

Education Controversial Topics Civics Elementary School

Finding Our Way Forward—by Remembering

Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I already knew they were missionaries by the way they walked together, books in hand, no backpacks. As I listen in a little closer, I realize they’re debating everyone’s favorite controversial topic: headdresses worn by white people. They weren’t the ones who killed us. We’re from Canada, actually! We’re on a mission.

Archaeology

Archaeology Anthropology Controversial Topics Museum

Practicing What We Preach: Using Inquiry to Design a Social Studies Methods Class

C3 Teachers

MAY 23, 2022

Preservice teachers who argue this perspective may believe that while some moments might call on us to make our political beliefs known, we can also rely on inquiry as a means to help students wade through controversial topics. Argument Stem #3: Yes, you can teach politically without fully disclosing your politics.

Social Studies

Social Studies Social Justice Controversial Topics Pedagogy

Nurturing Global Citizenship Through ‘British Values’ (Book Release: Developing Quality PSHE in Secondary Schools and Colleges)

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Today, a book titled ‘ Developing Quality PSHE in Secondary Schools and Colleges ‘ was released. Within this book, I contributed a chapter on ‘Diversity and Discrimination’ through my work with Diverse Educators. The book also covers topics such as engaging parents/carers, sex education, and media literacy.

Human Rights

Human Rights Geography Controversial Topics Humanities

College Uncovered: The Politics of the College Presidency

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Kirk] Yet critics say it’s the presidents who are making the job more political by being so outspoken about controversial topics, rather than focusing on the central missions of their schools. The job’s just gotten more intense. Brian Rosenberg] There have always been political dimensions to it.

Leadership

Leadership Controversial Topics Cultures Tradition

Is Classroom Discussion a Dying Art?

ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2025

Students may also worry about harming their peers, especially during discussions about emotional or controversial topics, says Graham Bullock, an associate professor of political science at Davidson College in North Carolina. That could be a really dangerous proposition.

Controversial Topics

Controversial Topics Political Science Tutoring Psychology

Can we teach our way out of political polarization?

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 25, 2021

In their book, “ The Political Classroom ,” Hess and Paula McAvoy write that “social inequality and political polarization are problems far too complicated to be corrected by schools.” Each person knocking down those doors once sat in a classroom.” Sixth grade teacher Christie Nold. Does every student feel like they matter?”

Teaching

Teaching Civics American History Controversial Topics

College Uncovered: DEI Backlash

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Even among supporters of diversity and inclusion, some progressive and independent academics concede that some elements of DEI could discourage discussion of controversial topics for fear of offending some students. So, Phillip, what goes through your head when we talk about this controversial topic? Hey, Phillip.

Controversial Topics

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