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Authentic Learning Can't Be Standardized

A Principal's Reflections

Our students were engaged in an innovative approach to Holocaust education by viewing these boxes, which included documentation of survivors from Lostice and the surrounding towns. Commission for America’s Heritage Abroad, the group was able to dedicate a second memorial to the Wolf family, which honors the rescuers of this community.

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Students Need Learning Opportunities Beyond Core Subjects. Here's Why.

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This forced me to find creative solutions to provide quality education with limited resources, especially considering that the standards determined by the state of Ohio are united for all the world languages , although each language has its characteristics.

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At a Time When Students Feel Alone, Affinity Groups Connect Us All

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Affinity groups have the power to strengthen the voices of our students and help them think critically about the world, their experiences and their education. Our educational systems are built on antiquated systems that unfairly and incorrectly position whiteness and heterosexuality as the norm.

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Religion Is a Taboo Topic. I Discuss It in My Classroom Anyway.

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Still, it should matter to all educators, toobecause when we create spaces for students to share their stories and grapple with complex issues, were not just teaching them a subjectwe are preparing them to navigate a diverse and interconnected world with empathy and critical thinking.