Fri.Apr 19, 2024

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

ED Surge

The threat of climate change has exposed more homes to flooding and wildfires, and it has intensified heat waves that prompt farmers to lose crop yields and a way to sustain a living. Climate change, among many issues, worries Barbara Schneider as she thinks about whether younger generations will be prepared to face scientific challenges altering the world.

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My Edcamp Journey: Building Meaningful Professional Learning in My Community

Digital Promise

Organizing an Edcamp can provide opportunities for educators to create thriving, impactful professional learning opportunities in their community.

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Exploring Human Occupation in Saudi Arabia's Giant Lava Tube

Anthropology.net

Delving into the Past: Exploring the Enigmatic Landscapes of Arabia The Arabian Peninsula, a land shrouded in mystery and ancient lore, conceals within its arid embrace a treasure trove of archaeological wonders. From sprawling stone structures to intricate rock art adorning mountainous terrains, the remnants of ancient civilizations beckon to those who seek to unravel their secrets.

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Teaching About Haiti

Zinn Education Project

Haiti, by Ricardo Levins Morales Seldom do we see Haiti in the news without the word “crisis.” It is important for young people to learn about the roots of the crisis and the long history of resistance. As Howard Zinn said in his last interview: Students should learn that the relationship between Haiti and the United States has been the relationship of an oppressed colony to an imperial power.

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The Complexities of Hominin Evolution: The Role of Interspecies Competition

Anthropology.net

Revisiting Evolutionary Paradigms The study of human evolution has long been intertwined with debates surrounding the factors driving speciation and species diversity among hominins. While climatic influences have traditionally dominated discussions, recent research 1 suggests that interspecies competition may have played a more significant role than previously acknowledged.

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Matific's Adaptive Learning Engine: A Personalized Path for Every Student

Heinemann Blog

Prioritizing personalized learning experiences, Matific’s adaptive technology creates individualized learning pathways for each student through the thousands of standards-based math activities.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024 Map

Zinn Education Project

In this election year, educators and allies are planning creative Teach Truth Day of Action events all over the country. For example: The Plessy and Ferguson Initiative, in collaboration with VOTE org and the Power Coalition, are hosting an event at the A. P. Tureaud Park in New Orleans. Iowans for Youth & Truth will rally at historic College Green Park.