The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 28, 2024

When Head Start was established in 1965, it was meant to boost outcomes for children from low-income families by offering high-quality early learning and wraparound services, like dentalcare and mental health support. Fifty-nine years later, funding has increased for the program—from about$96 million in the 1960s (about $959 million in today’s dollars) to nearly $12 billion in fiscal year 2023.

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Professional Development Research Education 123

ED Surge

AUGUST 28, 2024

In January 2018, I signed up to work as a substitute teacher at a public school in Columbus, Ohio. When I showed up, I wore what I thought was professional attire for a school teacher, including a long-sleeved shirt and dress pants. I also wore my hijab, which is a symbol of my faith and tradition in the Muslim community. When I arrived, the principal saw me and immediately frowned once she saw my appearance and the hijab on my head.

Professional Development 21

Professional Development Advocacy Cultures Humanities 21

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 28, 2024

Environment and Sustainability in Enlightenment France. Modeling for Energy and Infrastructure Project Finance. Adirondack Cultural Ecology. Perspectives on the Amazon. These courses, offered at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania; Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley; State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry; and Duke University in North Carolina, respectively, illustrate how institutions are rethinking the study of sustainability at

Cultures 116

Cultures Tradition Research Teaching 116

ED Surge

AUGUST 28, 2024

For Evangelina Mendoza, a chief information technology officer for San Antonio Independent School District in Texas, the impending end of federal pandemic relief money is forcing tough choices. Part of that is ruthlessly reevaluating the edtech purchases that San Antonio Independent — a large urban district that serves almost 45,000 students — made during the pandemic.

EdTech 106

EdTech K-12 Tutoring Government 106

ShortCutsTV

AUGUST 28, 2024

The fact students come to Sociology with a certain level of prior knowledge about the areas they’re studying – from families through education to crime – is something teachers can exploit to demonstrate how sociological knowledge and research can be used to question many of the taken-for-granted assumptions we make about the social world.

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Sociology Research Education Teaching 98

Education Week - Social Studies

AUGUST 28, 2024

Shari Conditt teaches her students about electoral processes through current events including presidential elections.

Teaching 92

Teaching 92

ED Surge

AUGUST 28, 2024

Imagine a classroom with students deeply engaged in their lessons, eagerly solving math problems and exploring English skills through fun digital games. Their excitement is evident as they face challenges and earn rewards, turning traditional learning into an adventure. Game-based learning not only motivates students through elements like challenges, rewards and narratives but also fosters critical skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking and collaboration.

EdTech 88

EdTech Tradition Leadership Research 88

Anthropology.net

AUGUST 28, 2024

The population growth of prehistoric Europe, particularly after the last Ice Age, was characterized by periods of rapid expansion followed by significant declines. The reasons behind these fluctuations have long puzzled researchers. A recent study 1 by the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) adds new insights into the role that fear of conflict may have played in shaping these population dynamics, suggesting that fear itself may have been as influential as actual conflicts.

Archaeology 86

Archaeology Humanities Tradition History 86

Moler's Musing

AUGUST 28, 2024

A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing a 5-6 Day Unit on Native American History: A Collaborative Journey with AI Introduction: As educators, we constantly strive to create units that not only align with educational standards but also address the specific needs and skills of our students—especially those with IEPs. Balancing these demands while keeping lessons engaging and accessible can be challenging.

American History 62

American History Geography Local History History 62

Living Geography

AUGUST 28, 2024

The GA and the RGS will both be 'in the room' when the curriculum review discussions related to geography take place. The GA is collecting responses from teachers, who may not be in the room, but will be impacted by the decisions made by the review group. The RGS is going to be doing something similar as the picture on the consultation becomes a little clearer.

Geography 52

Geography Advocacy Government 52

Institute for Citizens & Scholars

AUGUST 28, 2024

Raj Vinnakota and College Presidents for Civic Preparedness members Dartmouth and Hamilton College are featured in a WGBH article on campus civil discourse.

Civics 52

Civics 52

Living Geography

AUGUST 28, 2024

Teachers Talk Geography is taking place on Saturday the 30th of November in Manchester. Grab your FREE tickets here.

Geography 52

Geography 52

Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 28, 2024

Reinventing Tacitus: The Dynamics of Reappropriation kskordal Wed, 08/28/2024 - 08:48 Image Reinventing Tacitus: The Dynamics of Reappropriation September 26-27, 2024 This international conference explores how early modern interpretations of Tacitus influence later engagements in the cultural imagination. Rather than attempt to prove unbroken continuity in the reception of Tacitus, this conference examines distinct eruptions of interest in Tacitus.

Cultures 52

Cultures 52

Living Geography

AUGUST 28, 2024

Up to Manchester for a few days and explored several areas of the city (including visits to some of the Quarters). It's now in the news for the reunion of two brothers who fell out. Some personal highlights of our brief visit: - Premier Inn Piccadilly - book a Premier Plus room for a room at the top of the hotel for city/Peak District views - a nice bar area and helpful staff - Afflecks and the Manchester Shop - a warren of independent shops offering vinyl, music, clothing and all sorts of origi

Museum 52

Museum 52

Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 28, 2024

CFP: Kin and Clan in Roman Antiquity: New Perspectives on the Roman Family kskordal Wed, 08/28/2024 - 09:02 Image Kin and Clan in Roman Antiquity: New Perspectives on the Roman Family Organized by Dr. Jordan Christopher and Dr. Elliott Piros of the Loyola Marymount University Department of Classics and Archaeology What: We invite submissions from historians, philologists, and archaeologists (including doctoral students) for a conference exploring new perspectives on Roman kinship, building upon

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Humanities Research 52

Living Geography

AUGUST 28, 2024

My new blog has now passed 1000 views : a small but pleasing milestone for a niche blog which is yet to find its main audience perhaps. It's called 'At the Home of Geography'. In it, I talk about my work as Vice President: Education and how it will develop over the next four years. This summer has involved me having lots of Zoom calls and face to face meetings to get up to speed on the vast range of work being undertaken by colleagues and volunteers on a range of committees, working groups and o

Education 52

Education Geography 52

Heinemann Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Heinemann is proud to announce a new professional books catalog for fall 2024. Includes a curated list of forthcoming and previously published titles.

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Political Science Now

AUGUST 28, 2024

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a call for applications from early-career scholars who would like to participate in a one-week in-person research development workshop, “The Politics of Identity in the Middle East and North Africa.” Organized in partnership with the Center for the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies at Kuwait University (KU), the program will be held December 14-19, 2024, at Kuwait University.

Political Science 46

Political Science Social Science Government Research 46

Living Geography

AUGUST 28, 2024

A useful chart from Our World in Data. There is a strong correlation between per capita food supply and prosperity. Currently working on a writing project which includes a chapter on food security, and diagrams like this are really useful.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 28, 2024

In Sheridan County School District #3 in northern Wyoming, where it can take an hour on the bus each way for students to attend the K-12 Clearmont School, the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title IX rules for addressing sex-based discrimination was welcomed — by some. Chase Christensen, superintendent of the Sheridan County School District #3 in northern Wyoming and principal of the K-12 Clearmont School, said new Title IX rules would make it less burdensome to respond to sex-based discrimina

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K-12 Advocacy High School Government 127