ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

When longtime educator Zachary Cote first read about the release of ChatGPT about 15 months ago, he says his first instinct was to be “concerned” about its impact in the classroom, worried that students might simply ask the AI tool to do work for them. It’s really contingent on hours of the day and human buy-in,” he says. “We

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Civics Controversial Topics Education Social Studies 134

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

But the shortage of qualified science educators may be hurting efforts to help more Americans learn how science works. Department of Education. Department of Education nationwide report on teacher shortages, 20 states reported a shortage of middle-school science teachers during the 2017-18 school year. Kentucky isn’t alone.

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Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 129

Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Archaeology is the study of our human ancestors. As I listen in a little closer, I realize they’re debating everyone’s favorite controversial topic: headdresses worn by white people. The bones tell many stories, such as what a human or animal relative ate, where they went, and how far they traveled. Oh, I love dinosaurs!”

Archaeology 116

Archaeology Anthropology Controversial Topics Museum 116

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. This means being familiar with their school’s policies around racism and bullying.

History 121

History Teaching Controversial Topics Tutoring 121

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

How Schools Are preparing – and Not Preparing – Children for Climate Change,” reported by HuffPost and The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Teaching topics like the science of vaccinations elicited little controversy.

Controversial Topics 116

Controversial Topics Middle School Lesson Plan Teaching 116

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

I am no longer afraid to jump into uncomfortable conversations on controversial topics. Higher Education. Leave this field empty if you're human: The way I experience the world now can be overwhelming, but I am forever grateful that I no longer live in a space where I am afraid to have opinions or to express them.

Controversial Topics 81

Controversial Topics High School Tradition Humanities 81

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2018

Teachers and administrators get acquainted at a Border Crossers workshop for educators about discussing race and racism in the classroom. One of the longtime goals of public education is to produce young people capable of participating in the democratic process. Often, educators say, that training is lacking. BROOKLYN, N.Y. —

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Social Studies Civics Controversial Topics Elementary School 111