HistoryRewriter

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This year I have been reading a variety of new titles for my Intro to Ethnic Studies course. I want the books to be different from a traditional History or ELA class reading so that students understand the purpose of Ethnic studies is supposed to bring students and communities together. Per California’s Ethnic Studies Framework , these stories should address racialized experiences and ethnic differences as real and unique, build greater understanding and communication across ethnic differe

History 130

History Tradition Government Research 130

ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Plato once quoted Socrates lamenting that, “If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is written.”1 The ancient philosopher was speaking, of course, of the latest technology in the B.C. era: hand-written scrolls. As humans, we’ve always had a somewhat complicated history with invention.

Education 138

Education Critical Thinking Teaching History 138

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A student in an elementary school drops an egg wrapped tightly in paper straws and tape to test whether it can survive a high fall. Next door, students engineer a solar oven out of pizza boxes, construction paper and aluminum foil. In another classroom, students construct a “biosphere” using foam balls, fake grass and dollhouses. These and similar scenes from public schools around the country are more than just young learners having fun with recycled materials.

K-12 111

K-12 Elementary School Museum Critical Thinking 111

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The post 3 Learnings Around Global STEM Education from the mEducation Alliance Symposium appeared first on Digital Promise.

Education 107

Education 107

Education Elements

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As schools and school districts strive to foster academic excellence and student achievement, teachers and school leaders often set aside their personal care. However, educator well-being is vital to the health and success of any educational environment. Educators who are well-supported can focus on what they do best – inspiring and guiding students.

Education 84

Education Leadership 84

Ben Newmark

OCTOBER 2, 2023

“Have you really got twenty years of experience?” The inspirational speaker asked the room, then paused for dramatic effect. “Or have you just got one year of experience repeated twenty times?” He smiled as if he’d said something very profound. The speaker – hired by a school I worked for more than ten years ago – was saying we should be suspicious of experience because those with decades of it may be as novice as someone with fewer years under their belt.

Teaching 52

Teaching 52

TCI

OCTOBER 2, 2023

At TCI, we know providing comprehensive Spanish support in the classroom is essential. In 2019, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that about 5.1 million English learners were enrolled in K-12 schools. About 75.5 percent of English learners spoke Spanish at home. Additionally, more research has been conducted on the benefits of bilingual education , leading to a rise in Spanish immersion programs.

K-12 52

K-12 Cultures Research Education 52

4QM Teaching

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of giving a workshop with our friend and colleague Art Worrell , the history curriculum leader for the Uncommon Schools network and co-author of a new book on secondary school history teaching. We were working with a group of social studies teachers in Indianapolis, and we opened the day with a lesson simulation that took the participants through all four questions of the Four Question Method as though they were students.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies History Teaching 40

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Credit: Jasenka Arbanas/Moment via Getty Images There’s little consensus over the best way to teach children and teens about sexuality in this country and research provides scant guidance. Educational programs that directly target sexual behaviors and attitudes frequently fail to show reductions in unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted infections.

Research 70

Research Cultures Teaching Education 70

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The landscape of sex ed in the United States is confusing. What students are taught, and in what grades, varies widely from one school district to another. In many communities, how to talk with kids and teens about sex is hotly debated. Educators, parents, outside groups and state regulations all play a role in shaping sex ed curriculums. This story also appeared in The 19th and The Texas Tribune Here’s what you need to know to understand the different kinds of sex ed programs and what’s taught

High School 67

High School Teaching Public School Research 67

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When Sarah Anderson travels to Texas middle schools to teach sex education, she brings props: a toy baby to represent unplanned pregnancy, a snake for bacterial infections, a pregnancy test for infertility, a skeleton for AIDS and cancer. This story also appeared in The 19th and The Texas Tribune The students are told that if they have sex before marriage, emotional risks include depression, guilt and anxiety.

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Public School Teaching Middle School High School 127