Digital Promise

APRIL 9, 2024

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EdTech Education 143

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2024

HAZARD, Ky. — Haley Autumn Dawn Ann Crank thinks she might like to become a teacher. There’s a shortage of teachers in this corner of Kentucky, and Crank, who has eight siblings, gets kids. “I just fit in with them,” Crank said during a shift one February day at the Big Blue Smokehouse, where she works as a waitress. For now, the recent high school graduate is taking some education courses at the local community college.

Economics 141

Economics Heritage High School Geography 141

ED Surge

APRIL 9, 2024

A VR experience created by students at The New School in New York City is designed to take viewers to an almond farm in California and illustrate the effects of pesticides on bee colonies. At first, participants wearing a VR headset can walk around the virtual stands of trees, and hear the sounds of rustling leaves and buzzing bees. Then, with the push of a button, users can choose a different perspective.

Education 132

Education Educational Technology Teaching 132

Heinemann Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

The world is loud. Grant Faulkner, coauthor with Kim Culbertson of 100-Word Stories, makes a case for turning the volume off.

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Education Elements

APRIL 9, 2024

At Education Elements, Personalized Learning reflects many of our core beliefs about how people and organizations grow. This is why we continuously improve our services in this area to support schools and districts in their efforts to personalize learning for students. We know that in and outside the classroom, learning is rarely one-size-fits-all. Every individual can thrive if their unique needs are met.

Leadership 84

Leadership Education Teaching 84

Living Geography

APRIL 9, 2024

Despite being at it for over 20 years now , a lot of people may not be aware of more of the geo(graphical) blogs that I write than this one. I've actually written quite a few more than these. but these are the ones I maintain the most, many of them on specific themes. You can see a bigger list from my Blogger profile - although I also have a few Wordpress ones as well.

Geography 78

Geography History Teaching 78

Heinemann Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Writing workshop minilessons are meant as intervals for explicit, brief instruction in skills and strategies that then become part of a writer’s ongoing repertoire.

Teaching 72

Teaching 72

Studies Weekly

APRIL 9, 2024

How to Make a Z Chart Apr. 9, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley What is a Z Chart? Z charts are a fun and simple way for students to summarize information on a topic. They allow students to practice summarizing and communicating through writing, visuals, and speaking. They are also so easy to do and perfect for any subject! How to Make a Z Chart Read the instructions below or follow along with this video to learn how to make a Z chart!

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K-12 Lesson Plan Professional Development Social Studies 52

Living Geography

APRIL 9, 2024

Oak National and the Geographical Association will be creating a KS3 curriculum and there is a need for writers to join the team to create the materials. I've been working on the KS1/2 project. If you'd like to get involved details are here.

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Anthropology News

APRIL 9, 2024

1935–2024 Both the discipline of anthropology and the Agta Indigenous people of Casiguran, Philippines, lost a scholar, a friend, and an advocate in the passing of Dr. Thomas N. Headland on February 1, 2024. His wife and colleague Janet preceded him by one year. Tom served in the US Army 508 Airborne Regimental Combat Team from 1954 to 1956 and continued a passion for skydiving during his early years in the Philippines.

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Anthropology Research 52

Living Geography

APRIL 9, 2024

I teach about the impact of tourism on the Polar ecosystem, and am currently doing some writing on that same theme. This article from the i newspaper features the Viking line's ship which is part of their commitment to introducing more science into their offerings.

Teaching 52

Teaching 52

Political Science Now

APRIL 9, 2024

Are Stealth Democrats Really Committed to Democracy? Process Preferences Revisited By Andrew J. Bloeser , Allegheny College , Tarah Williams , Allegheny College, Candaisy Crawford , The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , and Brian M. Harward , Harvard University Scholarship on “stealth democracy” finds that many citizens want to avoid the debate and conflict that often come with democratic governance.

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Leadership Government 47