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The BrandED Conversation

A Principal's Reflections

We showed that embracing innovative practices aligned to a sound pedagogical foundation could create a learning culture rooted in meaningful learning and relationships. And the great disruptors of our time are shaping the culture itself in innovative ways. To model this, we wrote the book using a conversational tone.

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Native Americans turn to charter schools to reclaim their kids’ education

The Hechinger Report

Once the site of an Indian boarding school, where the federal government attempted to strip children of their tribal identity, the Native American Community Academy now offers the opposite: a public education designed to affirm and draw from each student’s traditional culture and language. There was nothing like this.

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What’s Lost When a Teacher Leaves a School

ED Surge

Strong family and community engagement can enhance learning outcomes and help to create a sense of belonging. Relationships are critical in engaging students and families in meaningful and culturally appropriate ways, and are associated with increased literacy acquisition, lower dropout rates and improved attendance.

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Teaching Bilingual Learners in Rural Schools

ED Surge

History to Spanish immersion, more students means more funding. We are the only school in the region who started a dual language program,” said Rossina Sandoval, Southwest DuBois County School District’s director of community engagement, in an interview with the Daily Yonder. From Advanced Placement U.S.

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Voices at the Center: Asian American Educators Rising

ED Surge

We talked with folks who strongly identify with their heritage ancestry, language and culture and others who navigate the complex nuances of diasporic reality. They serve and engage daily with a wide range of diverse student populations—including those most negatively affected by racial and economic disparity in the U.S.

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Intersectional Anthropology as an Avenue Toward Praxis, Pedagogy, and New Anthropological Horizons

Anthropology News

I’ll start with a confession: I am not a cultural anthropologist. This work entangles power structures with disciplinary histories that work to enforce and reinforce particular narratives about whose bodies are to be studied , whose bodies are to be cared for , and what care looks like for community members.

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Developing Ethical Guidelines for Ancient DNA Research: A New Approach for Anthropologists and Archaeologists

Anthropology.net

The study of ancient DNA has revolutionized our understanding of human history, migration patterns, and evolutionary biology. However, the rapid advancements in this field have also brought forth ethical dilemmas, particularly concerning the treatment of ancient human remains and the potential impact of genetic findings on living communities.