ED Surge

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Students these days are terrible at sorting true facts from misinformation online and on social media, many studies show. But it’s not because students aren’t good at critical thinking, argues Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public. Instead, they just need a little bit of guidance on how to approach the flood of text, images and websites they encounter on a daily basis.

Critical Thinking 141

Critical Thinking Tradition Teaching Humanities 141

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES — Citrus College was Kyshawna Johnson’s third attempt at higher education. This story also appeared in Los Angeles Times She first enrolled in a community college at age 18 while living with her grandmother, who was her foster care guardian. But the house was too chaotic to focus on studies, and without support, Johnson dropped out. She gave it another go at 19, but said when foster care support money stopped, she was forced to leave her grandmother’s house and college.

K-12 120

K-12 Government History Research 120

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Learner Variability Navigator can support pre-service and in-service teachers as they study the way people learn and acquire strategies to support diverse students

Teaching 93

Teaching Education 93

Education Elements

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Burnout rates are high among principals. How can we promote self-care? The past few years have been tough on school leaders. Principals have been putting out fires and coping with unexpected situations. Many principals admit that their careers have become very stressful with work overload, breakdown with communication, and values conflicts. Principals are challenged to handle pressure, student achievement, and working harmoniously with diverse stakeholders.

Leadership 88

Leadership 88

Smithsonian Voices | Smithsonian Education

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A professional development experience provided opportunities for networking, novel experiences, and sharing stories of success in learning and taking action

Professional Development 40

Professional Development Education 40

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ten years ago, I thought tests were the only way to assess a student’s knowledge, but now I understand that they can demonstrate their mastery in so many different ways. I am a critical and creative thinker. Ten years ago, I prepared my lessons with fixed steps and an end assessment in mind. Now, I design learning with an ultimate learning objective, but I let the students lead me down their path of learning.

Artifacts 131

Artifacts Middle School High School History 131