Geography Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The region of Nagorno-Karabakh has had ethnic, political, and cultural strife ever since the fall of the Soviet Union. In October 2023, Azerbaijan militarily took over the region prompting many ethnic Armenians to flee to Armenia. Since 1994, this was the event that Armenia was trying to prevent, but couldn’t.

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Cultures 130

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: Just over 50 years ago, long before a global pandemic knocked 100,000 Canadian women out of the work force and left child care providers

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Advocacy K-12 Government Tradition 145

ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. After all, students can now enter any assigned question into an AI chatbot and get a perfectly formatted, five-paragraph essay back ready to turn in (well, after a little massaging to take out any AI “hallucinations”). As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams.

Education 142

Education K-12 Tradition Teaching 142

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post How a Youth-Led Initiative Aims to Improve Access to Education in Cameroon appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Education 127

Education Elements

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, implementing initiatives can make all the difference between thriving and merely surviving. The art of implementing initiatives well is a skill that requires a combination of strategy, systems, and responsive leadership. Whether you're a district leader, a campus administrator, or a classroom teacher, mastering this art is essential for achieving your goals and driving positive change within your learning community.

Leadership 83

Leadership Education 83

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post A Look at the National Increase: Micro-credentials Policy Map Reveals New Landscape Shift appeared first on Digital Promise.

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