Mon.Nov 20, 2023

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Top 8 Ways to Remediate in Social Studies

Active History Teacher

Remediation in Social Studies is always tricky! We have so much content to cover and so little time for review. With a few tried and true strategies and activities, remediation in social studies can be fun for students and painless for the teacher. First things first. Standardized tests stink. Now that that is out of the way. Reviewing for them is critical.

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Keeping People at the Heart of Innovation

Digital Promise

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How Urban and Rural School Districts Aim to Solve Alarmingly High Absentee Rates

ED Surge

When you’re not sure where you’ll sleep, showing up to class isn’t what you’re worried about. For educators, this makes for a daunting test. “When families are dealing with not having basic necessities, school just isn’t a priority,” says Susanne Terry, coordinator for homeless education services in the San Diego County Office of Education. It’s worse for students who move around a lot, she says.

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Preparing for a One Day Seminar

Teaching American History

One-Day seminars are the easiest way to engage with Teaching American History in person. These are free to attend for all social studies teachers and can be in historical locations, school districts, and educational service centers. For a few hours, teachers can dive into the content of primary source documents through a discussion with colleagues facilitated by a scholar.

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OPINION: Politicians who come to our HBCU campuses must understand and recognize our storied history

The Hechinger Report

The Black college students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) share a common bond with other marginalized groups. Our nation’s history is replete with stories of the relentless fight for equitable voting rights. That’s why, as this struggle continues due to the need to combat various voter suppression tactics, college campuses must play a crucial role in promoting a connection between political leaders and their electorate.

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