NCHE

APRIL 3, 2023

At the grocery store: “ Your students did such a great job documenting our local history! The gas station: “ Hey Joe, I heard you had a student doing some research about local mines in our community. What’s the name of that young lady who did a history project about Dickson Mounds? Hey, will you have Cooper call me?

Oral History 100

Oral History Public History History Museum 100

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Culturally responsive education is not a one-size-fits-all approach. In my experience as a teacher, instructional coach, district leader, and education researcher, it has been critical to foster spaces where adults can first reflect on their own identities, biases, and lived experiences. Selecting culturally responsive texts.

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Cultures Education Professional Development Library 134

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Resources for learning and teaching the fullness of Black history all year round. Humanizing pre-colonial history catapulted a spiritual reckoning and unlocked a familiar wholeness for me. From studying African and Black American history, I developed what Joyce E. My desire to know exploded.

History 101

History Teaching Sociology Oral History 101

Anthropology.net

MAY 28, 2024

Recent research from the University of Zurich reveals extensive cultural and linguistic networks among Central African hunter–gath 1 erer groups dating back millennia, challenging previous assumptions about the region's prehistoric cultural evolution. BaYaka hunter-gatherers playing music instruments and dancing.

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Cultures Humanities History Tradition 64

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

While AI can provide data-driven insights and automate certain tasks, it needs a nuanced understanding of human relationships, cultural contexts, and complex decision-making processes essential for effective leadership. While observing a 7th-grade history teacher, I saw him telling jokes to build relationships at the beginning of the class.

Leadership 383

Leadership Pedagogy Humanities Library 383

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Human Behaviour 1 , researchers delve into the intricate world of ancient jewelry, unearthing evidence of nine distinct lost cultures that thrived across Europe between 34,000 and 24,000 years ago. Baker, Rigaud, et. The Over-reliance on Genetic Evidence? 1 Baker, J., Pereira, D.,

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Cultures Artifacts Archaeology Humanities 66

ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2024

Research shows that everybody finds things like that annoying, but if you're a first-generation college student, those start to trigger worries about belonging, because there's a belonging uncertainty there,” he says. Walton has spent decades researching how to foster a stronger sense of belonging in education settings.

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Research Psychology K-12 Artifacts 130

Sapiens

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A multidisciplinary team of researchers explains historical, cultural, and ethical issues they considered while developing a 3D scan of a South African site to be shared with the world online. One criticism of current 3D models of archaeological sites is that they are devoid of human traces and history.

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Cultures Archaeology Heritage Artifacts 70

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2024

The rest is now history. Packed with practical examples, research-based strategies, and stories, any educator can find the most effective way to personalize learning. Dive into how personalized learning can revolutionize education through real-world examples, research, practical advice, and inspiring stories.

Tradition 391

Tradition Critical Thinking Cultures Leadership 391

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The study of ancient DNA has revolutionized our understanding of human history, migration patterns, and evolutionary biology. In response to these concerns, a team of researchers, led by Yale paleoanthropologist Jessica Thompson, has proposed a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring ethical practices in ancient DNA research.

Research 52

Research Community Engagement Humanities Cultures 52

ACRE

JUNE 27, 2023

The Delta Cultural Center is a museum and educational complex that tells the story of a land and its people, capturing what makes the Arkansas Delta region unique. It is the mission of the Delta Cultural Center to preserve, interpret and present the cultural heritage of this legendary 27-county area.

Cultures 52

Cultures Heritage K-12 Museum 52

Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

His research includes Greek historiography, especially Herodotus, nonverbal behaviors in ancient literature, and the ancient novel, especially its emotional portraits. He also investigates the history of Classical scholars in America. He summers in a cottage in Deer Isle, Maine.

Library 52

Library History Cultures Research 52

NCHE

MARCH 25, 2024

After Jessica Ellison invited me to participate in a conversation about how academic historians might be of use to K-12 teachers, I did a little research: I asked teachers at our state social studies council what they most needed for their work. We take Ford up on his pronouncement: Bunk presents new interpretations of US history every day.

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K-12 Primary Sources Archiving American History 312

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 30, 2023

Those threats have only increased since last year as schools have become a focal point of the culture wars, contributing to challenges the teaching profession has long faced in recruiting and retaining teachers from underrepresented backgrounds. The post The culture wars are driving teachers from the classroom.

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Cultures High School Leadership Teaching 136

TeachThought

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nature Podcast: Produced by the prestigious journal Nature, this podcast discusses the latest scientific research. StarTalk Radio: Hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, covering space, physics, and other science-related topics with humor and pop culture references.

Heritage 135

Heritage Psychology Museum History 135

Anthropology.net

JANUARY 19, 2024

In a groundbreaking revelation, an international team of researchers, spanning China, Australia, France, Spain, and Germany, has unveiled a sophisticated material culture in East Asia dating back an astonishing 45,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of the main cultural layer precisely places Shiyu between 45,800 and 43,200 years ago.

Cultures 52

Cultures Archaeology Artifacts Humanities 52

Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Like conspiracy theories about aliens building ancient monuments , Hancock’s views carry racist implications— explicitly championed by white supremacists—that Indigenous peoples were not the source of their own cultures, technologies, and monuments. CC These ancient practices in Chaco Canyon are a bridge to Hopi culture today?

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Archaeology Heritage Government Cultures 145

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

New research 1 into ancient DNA from this site has now provided groundbreaking insights into the genetic history of its inhabitants, revealing a remarkable genetic continuity over thousands of years. These findings offer a new perspective on human population stability and cultural evolution in southern Africa.

Archaeology 73

Archaeology Ancestry Heritage Artifacts 73

Life and Landscapes

OCTOBER 19, 2024

That church also figures into this short Civil War history. Turn right into history, as you will be driving along the old Louisville and Nashville Turnpike upon which Union General Rousseau’s men would soon march towards Shiloh. Stop and relive this region’s important history! You’re not going to stumble on it going to work.

History 40

History Cultures Research Teaching 40

ED Surge

APRIL 29, 2022

EdSurge researchers conducted surveys and facilitated focus groups, small-group virtual convenings and in-depth interviews with more than 90 educators to learn more about their experiences. Reducing Systemic Barriers to Getting Mental Healthcare Receiving mental healthcare in this country is no easy feat.

Cultures 111

Cultures Education Elementary School Professional Development 111

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Over the course of the semester-long class, students research their own family histories, tracing one line back as far as they can through birth, death and marriage records, Census records, and church records, primarily. Brunelle taught the students how to do genealogy research online, in libraries and at the local city hall.

History 128

History Ancestry Heritage Project-Based Learning 128

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 31, 2018

history class this year, she described the American revolution and then expanded on the lesson, making connections to historical events in Mexico, Central America, the Dominican Republic and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Tapping into students’ cultures in the curriculum fits, logically, into efforts to personalize learning.

Cultures 107

Cultures American History Tradition History 107

ED Surge

JULY 14, 2023

When my class wrote a book last year about artifacts of New Orleans culture and what they mean to them, a third of the class wrote about food. Despite inheriting this culinary and cultural legacy, my students find themselves in a tough position during the school day for breakfast and lunch. Still, I didn’t feel good.

Cultures 65

Cultures Artifacts Charter School Library 65

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

[Image Courtesy: Jamie Kidston, ANU] The Laili Rock Shelter Discovery The Laili rock shelter, located in northern East Timor (also known as Timor-Leste), has been the focus of extensive research conducted by archaeologists from Australian and UK universities, including the Australian National University (ANU) and Flinders University.

Humanities 70

Humanities Heritage Archaeology Artifacts 70

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. This is yet another testament to the culture of learning that has been established. The rest is now history.

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Junior High Pedagogy Professional Development Leadership 466

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

However, the researchers caution that this type of skeletal change is not exclusive to riding; other activities, such as prolonged sitting or riding in carts, can also produce similar alterations. in a culture known as the Yamnaya. The new research casts doubt on the skeletal evidence used to support the Kurgan hypothesis.

Humanities 86

Humanities Archaeology Artifacts Museum 86

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

But at the summer camp these students are attending, Native teachers and leaders are leveraging culture-based activities like double ball to engage students more deeply in exploring their Native identities and wellness goals. Culture-based education provides a path to healing.

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Cultures Education K-12 Government 96

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A 10th grader, above, answers a question in one of those classes, which offers black history and culture along with social-emotional lessons and academic and college advice. Stanford University researchers studied a special class expressly for black teenage boys in Oakland, California, called the Manhood Development Program.

Cultures 90

Cultures Teaching High School History 90

The Hechinger Report

JULY 14, 2019

I took multiple semesters of musical technique, history and theory as well as music education methods. Here’s what is missing in music education: cultural and social relevance. But being culturally responsive means teaching music where kids are, and with what interests them. I played in ensembles. Incredibly traditional.

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Cultures Education Middle School Tradition 110

ASHP CML

MARCH 5, 2024

The American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning is hiring a new team member! Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 14:23 The American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning is hiring a new team member! Keep reading for the job description and application information. Please go to [link] more information.

History 40

History Pedagogy American History Professional Development 40

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This discovery fills a significant gap in understanding the cultural and agricultural evolution of the region between 4000 and 1000 BC. The Maghreb’s Strategic Position Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, the Sahara Desert, and Europe, the Maghreb's location made it a natural hub for cultural interactions.

Archaeology 79

Archaeology Cultures History Humanities 79

ASHP CML

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This summer thirty middle and high school teachers from throughout the United States joined the ASHP/CML for a National Endowment for the Humanities-funded Summer Institute on LGBTQ+ Histories of the United States. The institute introduced the rich body of recent scholarship covering the span of U.S.

History 40

History Oral History Archiving Cultures 40

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This remarkable site, situated in Tuva, Russia, offers a rare glimpse into early Iron Age culture on the Eurasian steppes. However, their material culture shows a lot of the characteristics that we later find in the northern Black Sea region all the way to the west of the Eurasian steppes.” 1 Sadykov, T., Blochin, J., Khavrin, S.,

Archaeology 59

Archaeology Artifacts Humanities Cultures 59

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) conducted detailed analysis, including DNA sampling, to identify these clumps as ancient cheese. Fu stated, “Our observation suggests kefir culture has been maintained in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region since the Bronze Age.” Abuduresule, Y., … Fu, Q.

Artifacts 71

Artifacts Cultures Humanities Tradition 71

Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Anna Apostolidou PhD, Assistant Professor of Social Anthropology, Ionian University Given the history of our discipline, it seems rather peculiar that anthropologists are not more “naturally inclined” to employ multimodality in their research and teaching. which are becoming increasingly user-friendly and flexible (Apostolidou, 2023).

Anthropology 130

Anthropology Teaching Social Justice Pedagogy 130

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 3, 2024

Research shows that racial bias can influence a teacher’s expectations and interactions with students. Some research has shown that Black children as young as 5 are consistently viewed as more adult-like and less innocent than their white peers. Tennessee’s history is steeped in such bias. There is a better solution.

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Cultures History Research Education 84

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Many lessons can be learned from past innovations that have reshaped culture and society. Sure, it might not work, but history has taught us that some of the greatest successes of all time resulted from failure. We tackled the grading culture when it became apparent that we were failing too many kids.

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Cultures History Research Education 363