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As science denial grows, science museums fight back by teaching scientific literacy

The Hechinger Report

She credits a training program through the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan for preparing her to do so. Museums have largely escaped the culture wars roiling many school districts and are still seen as trusted institutions. government, according to data from the American Alliance of Museums.

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Teaching About Native American Cultural Groups with Respect and Sensitivity

Thrive in Grade Five

Something I’ve noticed is that most states have standards requiring students to learn about Native Americans, both pre-contact cultures and modern citizens. Please keep in mind that each cultural group has varying preferences in regard to language and treatment but there are some universal rules. Do not single out Native children.

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How to Create Authentic Connections for Learners with Virtual Exchange

Digital Promise

In her role as an instructional technology coach, HP Teaching Fellow Colleen McNerney collaborates with teachers throughout Elizabeth Public Schools (New Jersey) on projects that infuse technology into project-based learning. Halloran School No. Creating Cross-Cultural Connection and Collaboration. Chris says.

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Students Need Summer Learning That Doesn’t Feel Like School

ED Surge

This was also the year when schools became the centerpiece of America’s culture wars —with educators being regularly accused of and reported for teaching divisive topics , infringing on parental rights , and—in most recently—being labeled as “groomers” and accused of pedophilia.

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Defend the Freedom to Learn in Georgia: Back-to-School Read-Aloud

Zinn Education Project

Fifth grade Georgia teacher, Katie Rinderle, has been terminated for reading My Shadow Is Purple to her students , a book she purchased at her school’s Scholastic book fair. But this cannot happen if there is a culture of fear that leads teachers to discourage conversations and inquiry.

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Columbia and N.Y.U. would lose $327 million in tax breaks under proposal

The Hechinger Report

The amount the schools save annually has soared in recent decades as the two have bought more properties, and the value of their properties has also increased. The exemptions — which apply to universities, museums and other nonprofits — are nearly 200 years old and part of the state constitution. Clearly the answer is yes.

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We asked Asian American students what they wanted from history instruction. They say including their voices is not enough.

The Hechinger Report

New York City’s Department of Education is the latest public school system to require that U.S. The program will be piloted this fall at selected schools and fully rolled-out in over 1,800 schools by the spring. of all district students) enrolled in a K-12 New York City Public School in 2021-2022.

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