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MARCH 15, 2025

The human skeleton has long been a resource for science, offering insights into disease, migration, and evolution. Credit: Boris Hamer from Pexels A Legacy of Exploitation For centuries, human remains have been collected, often without consent, to serve scientific and medical purposes.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

A Quest for Our Earliest Stories Myths and legends have always been windows into the human psyche, revealing our fears, dreams, and attempts to understand the world. Yet, could these stories also encode the history of humanity’s migrations and interactions?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A new study published in Scientific Reports 1 takes another look at human remains from Maszycka Cave in Poland, and the findings reignite a long-standing debate. Human induced modifications on cranial and postcranial remains. Disarticulation marks on a humerus (k, r) and peeling (green) on a clavicle (m).

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Between 45,000 and 29,000 years ago, early human activity not only altered landscapes but also reshaped the complex web of interactions between scavengers and prey. Large predators, such as hyenas and cave lions, were gradually displaced, while smaller scavengers like foxes and birds thrived in human-dominated environments.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Over 100,000 years ago, Neanderthals and Homo sapiens roamed the Levant, a region that would become a crossroads of human migration. For decades, researchers have debated the nature of their interactions. Stone Tools and Technology Transfer In addition to burials, researchers examined the stone tools found at the site.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Footprints That Rewrite History In the shifting gypsum sands of White Sands National Park in New Mexico, a series of fossilized human footprints have surfaced, casting a striking new light on the ingenuity of Ice Age inhabitants. Bennett of Bournemouth University. What Else Could Have Made These Marks?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Human societies are built on layers of culture, law, and technology, yet beneath it all, some of the oldest instincts in the animal kingdom continue to shape our world. In A New Approach to Human Social Evolution 1 , neuroscientist and anthropologist Jorge A. At its core, the human brain retains an ancient architecture.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, the journey to this unique bond between humans and canines was far from straightforward. A new study 1 suggests that in prehistoric Alaska, humans repeatedly domesticated and lived alongside not just dogs but also wolves, wolf-dog hybrids, and even coyotes.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 19, 2022

We are dealing here with human beings. And we know from neuroscience that human beings share very much more in common in what drives them and causes these behaviors. Seek out perspectives from unbiased colleagues, reach out to other leaders for advice, or research how other fields address these same issues.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

A New Chapter in Early Human Dispersal The story of humanity's expansion out of Africa has long been marked by unanswered questions about the timing, routes, and survival of early hominins in Eurasia. Reconstructing the Past: Climate and Ecology A Temperate and Seasonal Habitat The study doesn’t stop at human behavior.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Tools as a Catalyst for Evolution The ability to create and use tools is a hallmark of human evolution. A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Tübingen, led by Dr. Alexandros Karakostis, provides fresh insights into how changes in brain function enabled early humans to wield tools with precision.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Humans huddled in caves. Researchers primarily applied this system to Eurasia and Africa, but other evolutionary frameworks have been applied not only to those regions but also to the Americas.) This approach to archaeological research places value on the continuous cultural and social development of humans.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Concerns center on its potential to replace human interaction and critical thinking skills. AI will NOT : Build relationships with students or staff Implement a lesson effectively Facilitate meaningful learning These limitations highlight the importance of human interaction and expertise in the educational process. Prompt all you want.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Marilyn Price Mitchell shared the following in an article for Edutopia: Research has since established resilience as essential for human thriving and an ability necessary for the development of healthy, adaptable young people.

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MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. While others might disagree, such as my mom, I pride myself on being extremely resourceful. However, this was not always my strength.

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JUNE 13, 2021

In the lead-up to a curation of a vast amount of research, UNESCO stated the following: In today’s world, education systems must constantly evolve in order to effectively respond to the rapidly changing demands of the societies they serve. Use gender-neutral colors to create a culture of respect and understanding.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Ancient Artistry of Ochre Mining in Eswatini The Lion Cavern at Ngwenya, Eswatini, holds groundbreaking evidence 1 of humanity's earliest intensive ochre mining practices, dating back 48,000 years. Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating methods confirmed its use as the world’s oldest ochre mine.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 25, 2023

Leadership embodies consistent qualities and characteristics that remain unchanged while the tools, research, and societal shifts influencing the work have evolved. Co-create a vision A shared and co-created vision has the potential to transform an organization's culture. Leadership is a collaborative endeavor.

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Sapiens

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As our team of researchers drove southeast through Utah toward Bears Ears National Monument , changes in the landscape unfolded around us. In addition to providing needed heat, wood-hauling practices are an essential part of cultural identity. However, Indigenous practices do not always fit neatly with U.S.

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MARCH 25, 2025

The results challenge long-held assumptions about how early humans controlled tool shape and suggest that the differences in Levallois core designs may be more influenced by cultural traditions than previously thought​ Why Levallois Technology Matters Levallois technology represents a milestone in human cognitive and technological evolution.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A groundbreaking discovery 1 from Prado Vargas Cave in northern Spain is reshaping perceptions of Neanderthals, highlighting their advanced cognitive and cultural practices. Interestingly, parallels can be drawn with modern human behavior. Marine fossils from the Prado Vargas Cave in Spain. Navazo Ruiz et al.,

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

By integrating insights from developmental psychology, researchers have identified playful and imaginative marks made by young artists, fundamentally rethinking prehistoric creativity. This new research confronts that narrative, positioning children as active creators whose unique contributions have long been overlooked.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Among the latest findings, researchers have uncovered bone needles crafted from the remains of fur-bearing animals, suggesting these ancient humans produced garments that helped them survive cold climates. An eyed needle made from the bone of a red fox found at the LaPrele archaeological site in Wyoming’s Converse County. .

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 10, 2016

Other elements embedded in school culture cloud our vision as to what is both needed and possible. If not, then human nature will take over and you will make an excuse. Aligning supporting research is a sound approach to build a compelling reason as to why the change is needed. If you feel it is important, you will find a way.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Researchers from the University of Tübingen have found that australopithecine hands exhibited the necessary muscle attachments for complex object manipulation. These findings offer new insights into the evolutionary pathways of dexterity and cultural development that began long before the genus Homo emerged. afarensis , A.

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MARCH 5, 2025

A Discovery That Reshapes the Story of Human Innovation For over a century, Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania has been the stage for some of the most profound discoveries in human evolution. Researchers have uncovered a collection of systematically shaped bone tools at Olduvai Gorge, dating back to 1.5

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Discovering Emotion in Ancient Mesopotamia From the flutter of "butterflies in the stomach" to the weight of a "heavy heart," emotions are often tied to physical sensations in modern cultures. But how did ancient humans experience and describe these feelings?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 3, 2018

There is no substitute for real human interaction as this is the ultimate relationship builder. As I was researching for some solid pedagogical links, I came across this wonderful article that Todd Finley wrote for Edutopia titled Rethinking Whole Class Discussion. For even more research-based ideas click HERE. Smith et al.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Introduction: Echoes of the Aztec Past The Aztec “death whistle,” a clay instrument often resembling a human skull, emits an unsettling scream-like sound capable of evoking terror. “The death whistle’s ambiguity seems to spark the imagination, amplifying its emotional impact,” explained the researchers.

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Sapiens

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It is no small task for academics to transform their research and experiences into pieces that are evocative, insightful, and persuasive. Human Rights Archived Haints By Alma Simba SAPIENS 2024 poet-in-residence conjures the voices of those imprisoned in archives. million times.

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Teaching Anthropology

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Nightingale College, South Dakota, US As I grade my Cultural Anthropoloy classs Emic and Etic Perspectives of Halloween essay, two things strike me: 1. As we all teach in our Introduction to Anthropology classes, the emic perspective is essential for understanding a cultural practice. Chloe Beckett, M.A., 2023, and Ouyang et al.,

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

For decades, the story of how human pigmentation changed as Homo sapiens spread across Europe has been told in broad strokes. Early humans arrived from Africa with dark skin, and as they adapted to lower UV radiation in northern latitudes, their skin lightened—a simple narrative of evolutionary selection. Credit: bioRxiv (2025).

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2022

Being human is more important than being right all the time. Curious leaders inspire while also breaking down traditional barriers when it comes to transforming culture. I shared the following a few years back: Be true to yourself and others. You will never have all the answers or solutions needed to move large change efforts forward.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Found in different parts of Europe, these two industries have often been grouped together as “transitional industries,” implying that they might share a common technological or cultural origin. Neanderthals vs. Modern Humans: Who Made What? Meanwhile, the Uluzzian industry has long been associated with modern humans.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens , two of the closest relatives in the human evolutionary story, share a unique distinction: they are the only known hominins to have buried their dead. The Levant: A Cultural Crossroads The Levant has long been considered a critical gateway for hominin migration out of Africa.

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Maitri Learning

JANUARY 12, 2025

At the recent Montessori Schools of Massachusetts conference, I shared how cutting-edge brain research aligns with and validates core Montessori principles. When humans feel stressed or disconnected, our brains shift away from the higher-order thinking needed for learning and into survival mode (Arnsten, 2015).

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MARCH 7, 2025

A Child Buried in Ochre, A Legacy Written in Bone Buried deep within a Portuguese rock shelter some 28,000 years ago, a small child’s ochre-stained bones whisper a tale of interwoven ancestries, ritual significance, and a culture lost to time. However, the new dating evidence challenges this interpretation. Image credit: G.

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