The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

They are advocating for core curriculum changes in social studies — specifically American history — classes. Ever since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May spurred what may be the largest social movement in U.S. And school districts are working to expand their curricula on race.

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C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Image of New York State Archives and Museum in Albany, New York Making connections with cultural centers offers educators a measure of expertise outside their own content knowledge and pedagogical skill. These advantages suggest why connections with cultural centers should matter to educators, students and the local community.

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ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

I recently connected with Grace Pai, the executive director of the organization, and Esther Hurh, a professional development (PD) facilitator who has been delivering sessions about the TEAACH Act to educators, to better understand the challenges around putting the TEAACH Act into practice.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Melissa Hedges, the math curriculum director for Milwaukee schools, shows teachers at a professional development seminar how folded paper can be used to demonstrate the solution to a fractions problem. He helped develop a “spectrum” that became the centerpiece of the program. Why am I enjoying myself right now?” I hate math.”

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

Although it’s not as obviously contentious as say, social studies, educators and researchers (not to mention students and families) have strong feelings about math instruction (remember New Math ? That mindset reflects a broader cultural anxiety, and when teachers don’t like the subject it hinders student achievement. “I

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 21, 2022

Hollander said the project, which is structured as a fellowship, is set up to look at both aquatic and terrestrial science phenomena in the state, as well as social studies elements because “there is a lot of history around that changing landscape of Louisiana and the cultural groups that are affected as well.”.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

After studying the artwork of pop artist Andy Warhol, fifth and sixth grade students made artwork inspired by his creations. Students were prompted to find images that represent contemporary pop culture, and then to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to create their own Warhol-inspired work. Vista Innovation & Design Academy.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Meanwhile, many districts and schools continue to believe they can hire their way out of the teacher diversity problem—if they acknowledge it’s a problem at all—and fail to take on the hard work of transforming school culture. “I think my voice was heard at Lusher—until it was something they didn’t want to hear.”

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Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

Elementary teachers can help students hone these skills through science, social studies, and health. Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The curriculum is part of the Hidden Voices Project , initiated by the New York City Department of Education’s Social Studies Department and the Museum of the City of New York. Raylan Li, 15, is excited to become a co-president of the Asian Culture Club this fall. It’s about my connection with family members and my culture.

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History Heritage K-12 American History 113

ED Surge

AUGUST 21, 2023

Name : Annie Talley Ochoa Age : 44 Current town : Cupertino, California College : Alliant University through a TeachStart Fellowship Area of study : High school social studies Hometown : Corona, California EdSurge: When did you realize that you wanted to become a teacher? Was there a specific moment? We need teachers.

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Professional Development Social Studies Teaching High School 93

C3 Teachers

APRIL 10, 2022

I recently zoomed with Nick S tamoulacatos, Supervisor of Social Studies at Syracuse City School District and one of the writers on the article “Countering the Past of Least Resistance” in that latest Social Education. And then overtime we then developed it in our school district. What keeps you coming back?

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History Social Studies Sociology Professional Development 52

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

He believed that African Americans should embrace their heritage and culture and work together to overturn oppression. Eventually, Du Bois moved to Ghana to work on the Encyclopedia Africana , an ambitious project to compile everything known about the history, accomplishments, and cultures of African people.

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Museum Social Studies Advocacy Heritage 52

Studies Weekly

APRIL 29, 2024

Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month April 29, 2024 • Studies Weekly Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a great opportunity to incorporate culturally responsive teaching into students’ learning experience. They helped shape our country into what it is today.

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Heritage Teaching Ancestry Museum 59

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

According to Berger, Crew fosters a schoolwide “culture and spirit of being on a team and looking out for each other.” New EL schools must first go through several months of professional development, classroom observation and co-teaching — both at the schools and at three-day intensive “institutes” off-site. How am I doing?

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 16, 2023

26, 2021 • Studies Weekly As a subject, Science can be one of the most equitable topics taught in the elementary classroom. Centering science lessons on phenomena that are universal — like light — or deeply rooted in a region’s culture or location … can make science more relevant and interesting for students.

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Lesson Plan K-12 Professional Development Economics 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2019

million to train additional Alaska school districts and to create a research and development program. Nearly a decade in, the culture of competence is deeply ingrained in the district; most of today’s high schoolers have never experienced anything different. In 2003, the Gates Foundation gave RISC $5.8 That kind of freaks me out.”.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

She liked the people and the culture and the history. They would have science and social studies, because you can’t read if you don’t know anything about the world, she said. Her father knew people in her district; she was close enough to her college in Memphis to drive back for church.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2018

Experts say that requires regular and high-quality social studies lessons, starting in kindergarten, to teach kids to be critical thinkers and communicators who know how to take meaningful action. Most states either don’t test social studies, or the social studies test doesn’t really count toward adequate yearly progress.”.

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Teaching American History

MAY 21, 2024

Join us this summer for the best professional development TAH offers! With each class lasting one week and with teachers coming from all over the country, it’s a bit like a summer camp for social studies teachers! The post Professional Development or Summer Camp for Teachers? MAHG is both!

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Professional Development American History Economics History 107

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the grandchild of Mexican immigrants, she didnt find her language or culture welcome in the school. Little Mexican girls see their culture celebrated on the walls of every classroom. They can learn social studies in Spanish; its still history and geography. But little Brbara didnt get her way.

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Elementary School Education K-12 History 105

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Jefferson County Public Schools revamped its social studies curriculum in 2019. She cited the film Black Panther as one example, combining images of various African cultures with advanced technology. On the Wednesday following the A.P. That said, the district has had its struggles with the mandatory course.

History 98

History American History Teaching K-12 98

C3 Teachers

OCTOBER 1, 2022

MaryBeth learned about inquiry the previous year at a district-wide professional development. The inquiry based approach has managed to be the tool that I have used and continue to use most to guide my instruction as a high school Social Studies teacher.

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Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This transformative professional development event showcased the power of EduProtocols to revolutionize teaching, engage students, and create lasting impacts in classrooms, schools, and districts. Adam Moler , co-author of the EduProtocols Field Guide Social Studies Edition, engaged participants with his session on Sketch and Tell-O.

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Professional Development Social Studies Teaching Cultures 92

Zinn Education Project

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A social studies teacher uses conflicting narratives to engage students in studying the history of Palestine and Israel, focusing on the events of 1948. context and shared cultural history. The lessons are designed to avoid the need for a facilitator with specialized knowledge in Islamic studies.

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Teaching K-12 Human Rights Social Justice 52

Zinn Education Project

MARCH 7, 2024

We share the text of their conversation for discussion in high school classrooms and professional development workshops. But over the 20 years before that, a lot of social scientists who were self-defined liberals and progressives tried to help them, and they did a pretty good job of it. Muhammad: I actually think, T.

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