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Diving Deeper with ParaFLY

HistoryRewriter

This post features examples of a 10th-grade World History class practicing interpreting literary criticism. This was a part of a large, interdisciplinary project that required the collaboration of an ELA teacher, a History teacher, and a Spanish teacher.

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Unearthing the Origins of Plantation Slavery on São Tomé

Sapiens

São Tomé’s role in this devastating and transformational history is largely unknown—some people have never heard of the tiny nation. Our team aims to illuminate the island’s central and brutal place in world history. Reconstructing their experiences and Praia Melão’s place in history will take more research.

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STUDENT VOICE: Young Afghan girls are finding ways to keep learning

The Hechinger Report

Many found a way to continue their studies through informal tutoring centers, but those too have come under increased scrutiny as the government continues to crack down on women and girls’ access to education. I got four certificates of appreciation from different departments, one of which was from a cultural community.

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How Do You Grade a Creative Assignment?

ED Surge

Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? One student composed a song , using string instruments, with the goal of evoking the ominous and anxious feelings related to that period in world history.

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STUDENT VOICE: I have autism, ADHD, dysgraphia and Tourette’s; what I don’t have is extra time on the Kentucky Gov.’s cup contest

The Hechinger Report

History teacher, I could teach the content related to modern world history. For the past weeks, I have been taking AP and other tests. I know the material well — actually, beyond “well.” According to my U.S. That’s not uncommon for an autistic person, which I am. Does wearing glasses mean a person can’t read?).

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15 Women from World History Who Made a Difference

Studies Weekly

15 Women from World History Who Made a Difference Mar. 7, 2022 By Studies Weekly World history is full of remarkable women who changed the way we live today. When the Yom Kippur War took the country by surprise, Meir helped form a new coalition government.

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When typical middle school antics mean suspensions, handcuffs or jail

The Hechinger Report

That means they’re not “reading Mark Twain and Shakespeare and Maya Angelou,” taking algebra or learning world history, said Raymond Pierce, president of the Southern Education Foundation. He believes those connections have changed the culture. Some lose interest, drop out or wind up in jail. Well, you are real people.”.