A Psychology Teacher Writes

MAY 8, 2024

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Teacher chat on social media is at its best when there is healthy discussion around how best we can do our job, grounded in mutual respect. That doesn’t mean an echo-chamber in which we all congratulate each other on what a marvellous job we’re doing, rather that there is a discourse which pushes our thinking, makes us reflect on what we’re doing and how we might make it even better.

Cultures 162

Cultures Teaching 162

ED Surge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. Initiatives like the U.S. Department of Education's YOU Belong in STEM and the National Science Foundation's vision for the STEM Education of the Future underscore a national commitment to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a tech-centric world

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K-12 EdTech Public School Elementary School 134

Society for Classical Studies

MAY 8, 2024

SCS Diablog: Forever in Bloom: Kehinde Wiley’s Archaeology of Silence Richard Armstrong Wed, 05/08/2024 - 10:29

Archaeology 116

Archaeology 116

Anthropology.net

MAY 8, 2024

The emergence of patrilineal social systems during the Neolithic period may explain a notable decline in Y chromosome diversity globally around 3,000 to 5,000 years ago. In a study published in Nature Communications 1 , researchers from CNRS, MNHN, and Université Paris Cité propose that social reorganization, rather than conflict-related mortality, drove this genetic shift.

Anthropology 52

Anthropology Research 52

Life and Landscapes

MAY 8, 2024

22 actors on stage for Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar!” The Shelby County Community Theatre puts on tremendous productions! This is a Main Stage Show by our wonderfully Shakespearienced Director, Dr. Jack K. Wann. The performance will pin you to your seats while simultaneously entertaining and teaching you. These are dream roles in all parts of theatre.

History 52

History Humanities Teaching 52

Anthropology.net

MAY 8, 2024

The transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture marked a pivotal moment in human history, revolutionizing diet and lifestyle. Yet, the dietary practices of pre-agricultural societies have remained elusive. A groundbreaking study now offers a glimpse into the culinary traditions of ancient hunter-gatherers, shedding light on their plant-based diet and weaning practices.

Tradition 52

Tradition Humanities Cultures History 52

ED Surge

MAY 8, 2024

This was originally published by Early Learning Nation.

Educational Technology 87

Educational Technology Education 87

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

By Alicia McCollum and student inquiry travelers As an educator venturing into the world of inquiry design for the first time, the experience can feel remarkably similar to learning to play a musical instrument. I recently started relearning to play the piano and quickly realized that much of what I’d learned from childhood lessons were long forgotten.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies Museum 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2024

After weeks of pro-Palestinian protests and campus unrest, another powerful symbol of higher education faces disruption: commencement ceremonies, with all their iconic images of tassels turned around and caps tossed jubilantly into the air. Now, parents and guests from all over the world are weighing whether to travel in to attend watered-down, smaller commencement ceremonies on campuses with armed guards, student demonstrators, potential graduation interruptions and arrests during protests agai

High School 87

High School Education Research 87