Remove Community Engagement Remove Cultures Remove Humanities
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Educators are Disengaged and Distracted. Better Workplace Culture Could Win Them Back.

ED Surge

One name kept popping up, particularly as I explored employee engagement: Brad Shuck. Shuck is a professor of human resource and organizational development at the University of Louisville and co-founder of the start-up OrgVitals. Employee engagement is just that applied to the workplace. Where do I place my effort and my energy?

Cultures 112
educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

'As Educators, We Must Tell the Truth'

ED Surge

Our most recent cohort of fellows included educators across a variety of grades and content areas, including a high school principal, an elementary school paraprofessional, a math and computer science teacher, and a school and community engagement manager, to name a few.

article thumbnail

Teaching Bilingual Learners in Rural Schools

ED Surge

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. Today, Cruz works as a Hispanic community engagement director for Purdue Extension.

Teaching 129
article thumbnail

Discovering a Monumental Megalithic Structure in Northern Peru

Anthropology.net

The interdisciplinary project, led by Toohey and Patricia Chirinos Ogata from the University of California-Santa Barbara, underscores the importance of collaborative research and community engagement. Through outreach efforts, the team works closely with local residents to share findings and preserve cultural heritage.

article thumbnail

Adolescents Need More Proactive, Preventative Mental Health Supports in School

ED Surge

Department of Health and Human Services in 2022 found that between 2016 and 2020, the number of children ages 3 to 17 diagnosed with anxiety grew by 29 percent, and those diagnosed with depression grew by 27 percent. And there are increasing reports from adolescents of anxiety, stress and mental health challenges. A study released by the U.S.

article thumbnail

PARENT VOICE: My endless quest of trying to get a good education for my immunocompromised child

The Hechinger Report

This one involved finding a kindergarten for Krishna, a stem-cell transplant survivor who suffers from a rare immune disorder and whose main special needis to be kept apart from other humans. The things they can really use — in-home and remote services — have become flashpoints in pandemic resource battles and culture wars.

Education 115