Fri.Dec 15, 2023

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As a Paraprofessional Working in the Classroom, I’ve Learned That Relationships Come First

ED Surge

What have we been conditioned to think an effective classroom looks like? For many, it’s a vision that includes tables of students sitting quietly, working diligently as the teacher walks around or pulls small groups. But when I reflect back on my own childhood and on what I’ve learned in my career as a paraprofessional, it’s clear that the most effective classrooms aren’t necessarily the ones that are most quiet or still, but the ones that prioritize relationships and community building.

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How Teachers, Researchers, and Tech are Partnering to Make Math Accessible

Digital Promise

The post How Teachers, Researchers, and Tech are Partnering to Make Math Accessible appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Reflections from 2022 Institute Participants

ASHP CML

In July 2022, ASHP/CML hosted the first LGBTQ+ Histories of the United States summer institute for k-12 teachers. A year later, in May 2023, we organized virtual meetings with some of those teachers. In two separate roundtable discusssions, moderated by Dr. Stacie Brensilver Berman (NYU), the teachers reflected on their motivations to attend the institute, the importance of building an intellectual community and meeting other educators and scholars who shared their interests in learning LGBTQ+ h

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Can Affordable Computing Education Bridge the Global Digital Divide?

ED Surge

Despite the promise of digital technologies, not all communities around the world have the access they need. One way to lessen the global digital divide is to provide affordable and accessible computing education to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. Focusing on inclusivity and affordability empowers young people, helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly digital world while fostering a more equitable and diverse tech landscape.

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