ED Surge

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Resources for learning and teaching the fullness of Black history all year round. I learned truths about European imperialism and the humanness before slavery — how colonists from all over Europe stuck their flagpoles into African soils, controlling nations and influencing heritage for centuries.

History 103

History Teaching Sociology Oral History 103

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2024

They want to see themselves and their cultures reflected in the books we read, and they don’t want token representation. They nod along as we cover topics that connect to stories their grandparents shared with them, like tales of migration and cultural celebrations. She is a 2023-24 Teach Plus Colorado Policy Fellow.

History 120

History World Religions Inclusive Curriculum Heritage 120

C3 Teachers

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

But as I walk by these images, I wonder how the fresh-faced teacher who promised to never “teach” Black History Month has now decorated the whole school with Black images. Frustrated, I asked myself, “how is this celebrating the richness of historically oppressed peoples and cultures?” for that matter.

Heritage 52

Heritage American History Pedagogy History 52

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Even when the instruction is available, courses often lack cultural relevance that would allow Native students to authentically engage with the material, the report says. In addition, many Native students attend schools that may lack the hardware, software and high-speed internet needed for these classes.

K-12 110

K-12 Heritage Cultures Tradition 110

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

One could say that a classroom of “heritage learners” is full of swans mistaken for ugly ducklings. The term “heritage learners” is defined as people whose proficiency or knowledge of a language (and culture) comes from their community or family. They understand what you say in Spanish from Day One!

Heritage 58

Heritage Teaching Cultures Economics 58

Pedagogy and Formation

MARCH 21, 2022

The stories were written to teach me, rather than being provided to engage, enrich and transform me through the power of story. For example, some teachers see it is as a vehicle for sustaining our cultural heritage. It sustains, enriches and sometimes rebukes the cultural practices of our day.

Teaching 52

Teaching Heritage Cultures Humanities 52

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

To them, loving and teaching our youth was a great honor despite the devaluation educators often experience. Goal 2: Provide Practical Guidance and Space for Cross-Cultural Engagement I believe a key part of DEIB is building intercultural competence within an organization. What is the nature of the stories being told?

Library 118

Library Heritage K-12 Cultures 118

ED Surge

JANUARY 11, 2023

As a teacher in Hawaiʻi, I am keenly aware and reminded of my identity as a "local" teacher, one whose family heritage traces back generations in the same community. For Indigenous and Native peoples, who have a deep sense of place that is woven into their cultures, practices and genealogy, this can be seen as disrespectful.

Ancestry 131

Ancestry Heritage History Cultures 131

Sapiens

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Both of us were making sense of material traces of the past, creating explanations based on our teachings and experiences. But the work also produces knowledge relevant for the Wajãpi people: I share with them information about federal laws related to cultural heritage and environmental protection.

Archaeology 103

Archaeology Heritage K-12 History 103

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Students are once again in the crosshairs of our nation’s political culture, following the College Board’s decision to buckle under political pressure and strip their Advanced Placement African-American studies course of essential topics for what is supposed to be a rigorous, college-level course.

American History 88

American History History Heritage Cultures 88

ED Surge

JANUARY 17, 2024

Students want to be connected, cultured and aware of the realities beyond the classroom. For me, a Spanish course is more than grammar structures; it is about connection, cultural competency and global engagement. What we cultivate in the classroom eventually ends up impacting the entire culture of our school.

Heritage 106

Heritage Humanities Economics Cultures 106

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. I didn’t explore my Korean heritage until college and only learned about LGBTQ+ historical leaders in my late twenties. Cultural and social relevance.

Heritage 120

Heritage Artifacts Local History History 120

ED Surge

MAY 20, 2024

Even before enslavement, teaching and learning existed in Africa. Creativity, learning and innovation flourished in African communities, and that heritage lives in African descendants, especially apparent in the way we teach and radically care for our students. African communities built cities, states and kingdoms.

Education 121

Education Heritage Tradition Teaching 121

ED Surge

JULY 19, 2023

public schools raise questions about whether curricula and edtech are staying culturally relevant. It’s not just the product side of technology that needs more Latino representation, Noriega says, it’s also the teaching side. There’s a missing human connection when it comes to teaching students about technology, he says.

Educational Technology 90

Educational Technology EdTech Education Heritage 90

ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

While the majority of the population is monolingual, America is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world , with more than 350 languages spoken within its borders, including a wealth of Indigenous and heritage languages. But it’s also important to recognize that English-only communication is limited.

K-12 110

K-12 Education Heritage Middle School 110

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Teaching students about these heroes can inspire them to be advocates in their communities and reach for their dreams. He believed that African Americans should embrace their heritage and culture and work together to overturn oppression. 4 Inspiring Black Humanitarians Feb. Du Bois W.E.B. Du Bois, Wiki Commons W.E.B.

Museum 52

Museum Social Studies Advocacy History 52

Digital Promise

JULY 10, 2019

For example, many math lessons focus on teaching the one correct path to reach the one right answer to a problem. How can educators transform their approach and teach math in a way that effectively addresses learner variability ? Incorporate Productive Struggle and a Sense of Belonging to Improve Math Learning.

Heritage 133

Heritage Pedagogy Psychology Cultures 133

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 10, 2019

Teaching students about their heritage, and about other groups’ heritage, allows students to break free of stereotypes and appreciate their challenges and triumphs. Now, the things my school was teaching me started to mean something very different. Education is. The only option was to flee.

Heritage 82

Heritage History High School Humanities 82

ED Surge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We talked with folks who strongly identify with their heritage ancestry, language and culture and others who navigate the complex nuances of diasporic reality. such as Black, Indigenous, Pacific Islander and Latino students—often teaching and working at the heart of these communities for decades.

Ancestry 135

Ancestry K-12 Education Geography 135

Pedagogy and Formation

JUNE 26, 2023

If we teach, we inevitably signal to our students what we see as appropriate, the roles in life that are possible, important and valuable. Some teachers will respond to my comments by saying, "this isn't possible", "I have enough to do just teaching", "that's the parents' job not mine". The words and actions of teachers matter!

Pedagogy 52

Pedagogy Heritage Tradition Cultures 52

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

The only thing though is that this day was just like any other typical day at my school as digital learning has become an embedded component of our school''s culture. For years we have embraced the effective integration of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.

Heritage 257

Heritage Sociology Cultures History 257

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2024

But to pursue a teaching degree at a public, comprehensive university, she’ll need to commute four hours roundtrip or leave the town she grew up in and loves. It could also help stem the region’s brain drain and alleviate a teaching shortage that has forced the school to hire a growing number of career changers, she added.

Economics 131

Economics Heritage High School Geography 131

ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2023

History teacher Lauren Cella's "Gen Z Teaches History" series has earned about 30 million views on Instagram and TikTok combined. All three of these historic royals have been the subject of “Gen Z Teaches History,” a viral video series created by Lauren Cella, who teaches 10th grade history. And they're like, ‘No, Miss, they do.

History 26

History Teaching Primary Sources Heritage 26

NCHE

APRIL 3, 2023

In addition to this Lincoln investigation, my students wanted to explore our community’s sundown town heritage, an episode of Native American protests, unresolved episodes of violence and murder, postindustrial decline, and even a local witch trial that occurred in our region before the Civil War.

Oral History 100

Oral History Public History History Museum 100

The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2023

She was writing about the importance of revitalizing and teaching Indigenous languages, specifically the Nuu-wee-ya’ language and her tribe’s dialects. “I Despite their rich history and Hall’s documentation of her heritage, Hall and her ancestors are not acknowledged by the United States government as a tribal nation. SALEM, Ore.

History 85

History Government Cultures Heritage 85

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 10, 2024

Teaching English to students who are new to the country is just one goal of ourBRIDGE, another is to make them feel welcome and celebrate their heritage. “We

Heritage 96

Heritage Elementary School High School Tradition 96

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Similar to many second-generation Chinese living in America, it’s been difficult for me to reconnect with my heritage. I am often faced with the decision to assimilate and lose the Chinese culture or keep the culture and just not fit in. Through the camp, I did learn more about my culture.

Heritage 41

Heritage Museum Cultures Government 41

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Moreta teaches the science section in Spanish. in the language, but they do want to speak,” said Dr. Reisinger, who this spring will teach a French section of a new course, Global Advertising (there is also a section in Spanish). Yet, she said, “When I teach third-semester French, I talk about immigration issues.”

Heritage 88

Heritage Global Studies Advocacy Psychology 88

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The idea behind the Muñiz Academy, named for the longtime principal of Boston’s first dual-language elementary school (the Rafael Hernandez K-8 school), was that many Hispanic students would do better in schools that support their cultural background and, with it, the Spanish language. Tommy Chang, Boston Public Schools superintendent.

High School 111

High School Heritage Economics Cultures 111

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 29, 2020

universities, they often experience culture shock. These men, and many others, inspired me to be proud of my multiracial heritage. And as a science teacher, it meant teaching students about brilliant, successful scientists of color who were featured on posters throughout the classroom. When these students enroll at U.S.

Ancestry 102

Ancestry K-12 Charter School Education 102

The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2024

Once the site of an Indian boarding school, where the federal government attempted to strip children of their tribal identity, the Native American Community Academy now offers the opposite: a public education designed to affirm and draw from each student’s traditional culture and language. The charter school, NACA, opened its doors in 2006.

Charter School 115

Charter School Heritage K-12 Education 115

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 13, 2023

To help Native communities heal from that trauma, the report recommends an explicit federal policy of cultural revitalization, one that supports the work of Indigenous peoples and tribes to preserve and strengthen their languages and cultures. The post Native communities want schools to teach Native languages.

Teaching 143

Teaching K-12 Heritage Government 143

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2022

The report, released in May during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, surveyed over 5,000 Americans from diverse backgrounds and includes findings about Asian American stereotypes, visibility and acceptance. not only to foster more understanding and tolerance, but also to show the beauty and complexity of cultures often neglected. . —

American History 91

American History History Teaching Primary Sources 91

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

You can’t buy it and you can’t teach it. She believes it will be key to crafting schools capable of teaching to the whole student, and not just teaching what’s on state tests. The culture in and of itself lends itself to diversity,” Johnson said about the school’s art programs. It’s there in the hallways.”.

Economics 59

Economics Charter School Heritage Public School 59

Sapiens

JUNE 25, 2024

For two years, they have been meeting over Zoom as part of a seven-member Teaching Circle. The mission of the Teaching Circle, envisioned by Lac Seul First Nation co-author George Kenny, is to articulate a worldview held by Indigenous cultural Insiders. The Teaching Circle is cast wide.

History 127

History Archaeology Cultures Tradition 127

ED Surge

MAY 20, 2024

But for Fiske, of Mysa, the popularity of alternatives to public school actually raises a concern: She fears that her approach to microschooling could be eclipsed by politics and cultural war clashes. That’s partly why he’s interested in classical learning, a form of education that often emphasizes the “classics” of Western heritage.

Public School 121

Public School Civics K-12 Private School 121

ED Surge

JUNE 2, 2023

But within those blanket terms to describe “minorities” are dozens of cultures with unique heritages, ethnicities, and geographic locations. People from those cultures have nuanced histories, perspectives, and experiences in the U.S. who are not white. and in its schools. Claire Jean Kim, Ph.D.,

Heritage 101

Heritage Education American History K-12 101