ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

It really demonstrates what's possible when we look at connected learning not as a luxury but as a basic human right. And I think it really demonstrates what's possible when we look at connected learning not as a luxury but as a basic human right. This innovative approach has been working for well over 10 years.

K-12 141

K-12 Education Human Rights EdTech 141

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The point is that the connections between humanities and science have been lost in today’s separation of disciplines. Indeed, a recent report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences discovered that humanities and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) training majors largely dwell in different silos.

Humanities 89

Humanities Social Science Sociology Anthropology 89

Dr. Shannon Doak

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In a world where AI and automation are transforming industries left and right, it’s becoming more obvious that our education systems need to catch up. Taking a closer look at the data, it’s clear that many of the roles with the lowest risk of automation are all about human connection and creativity. The essential skills for these jobs?

Teaching 59

Teaching Critical Thinking Leadership Cultures 59

ED Surge

JUNE 19, 2023

And I'm happy doing what I'm doing, teaching students, helping them develop their critical thinking skills. I wrote an op-ed in La Raza called “La alfabetización mediática es un derecho civil” — media literacy is a human right. I decided to quit when I was at the top of my career and start a new project and new mountain.

Critical Thinking 139

Critical Thinking Human Rights History High School 139

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They are fundamentally values of human rights that are shared amongst vast numbers of the world’s population. Looking through the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), you can find relatable wording to each of the seven objectives summarised above. Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Human Rights 40

Human Rights Geography Humanities Controversial Topics 40

Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Human rights experts and activists have named the situation in Palestine “ scholasticide ” or “ educide ,” terms that refer to the systematic destruction of a people’s educational system. Protecting academic freedom and freedom of expression is crucial—especially given the widespread silencing of Palestinian human rights advocacy.

Anthropology 140

Anthropology Human Rights Humanities Cultures 140

Moler's Musing

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

This built their analytical skills and brought out critical thinking as they explored motivations and biases. I started by sharing the quote: “The Declaration of Independence showed how the American colonists were willing to risk everything to create a new government that protected people’s rights.

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources Government History Human Rights 126