The Hechinger Report
MARCH 6, 2025
Hancy Maxis spent 17 years incarcerated in New York prisons. He knew that he needed to have a plan for when he got out. “Once I am back in New York City, once I am back in the economy, how will I be marketable?” he said. “For me, math was that pathway.” In 2015, Maxis completed a bachelors degree in math through the Bard Prison Initiative, an accredited college-in-prison program.
Anthropology.net
MARCH 6, 2025
A Civilization Shaped by Water Long before the great empires of Babylon and Assyria rose to power, an ancient civilization in southern Mesopotamia was already mastering the art of water management. New research published in Antiquity 1 by geoarchaeologist Jaafar Jotheri and his team reveals a massive, intricate irrigation system in the Eridu region—one that predates the first millennium BCE.
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Society for Classical Studies
MARCH 6, 2025
2025 Future Faculty Institute at the College of the Holy Cross kskordal Thu, 03/06/2025 - 10:31 Image The Future Faculty Institute at the College of the Holy Cross aims to empower prospective faculty from marginalized populations by giving them the opportunity to explore academic departments, network with faculty and staff, engage in research talks, and immerse themselves in the community and campus culture.
Edthena
MARCH 6, 2025
In the news Can artificial intelligence effectively coach teachers? Thats the question explored in the recent Education Week article, “Can AI Effectively Coach Teachers?” The piece explores how AI-powered coaching tools, like the AI Coach platform by Edthena , are reshaping professional development by making coaching more accessible, scalable, and efficient.
Political Science Now
MARCH 6, 2025
Project Title:The Political Legacy of Indian Residential Schools Andrew Zhao, University of California, Berkeley Andrew Zhao is a PhD student in the department of political science at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is also a Hildebrand Fellow at the Canadian Studies Program and a Graduate Fellow at the Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research.
Digital Promise
MARCH 6, 2025
New report reimagines education and career pathways by emphasizing adaptability, learner agency, and competency-based approaches
Society for Classical Studies
MARCH 6, 2025
2025 Election Slate kskordal Thu, 03/06/2025 - 13:43 Image The 2024-25 SCS Nominating Committee, co-chaired by Arum Park and Scott McGill, has worked hard through Fall 2024 and early 2025. The Committee is pleased to present the slate of candidates for election in Summer 2025. Thank you to the Nominating Committee and to all candidates who are standing for election in 2025!
Social Studies Network brings together the best content for social studies educators from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Hayward "Blah, Blah, Blah" Blog
MARCH 6, 2025
This seems appropriate given the "when you are a hammer, everything is a nail" mindset of The Dept of Govt Efficiency (DOGE).Regardless of how one feels about what is going on with DOGE, this short video on the "Chesterton Fence" gives structure to one perspective of decision-making and the intended/unintended consequences of those decisions.
ED Surge
MARCH 6, 2025
The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ youth, released a new report that gives a state-by-state look at the mental health of their target demographic. The data is based on a 2024 survey of more than 28,500 LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24. Nationally, 39 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported considering suicide during the past year, according to the survey results, and that figure was 46 percent among transgender and nonbinary youth.
Anthropology.net
MARCH 6, 2025
The archaeological discovery of Preclassic clay figurines atop the San Isidro pyramid in El Salvador raises profound questions about the social and ritualistic lives of Mesoamerican cultures. Were these figures sacred objects of devotion? Props in an ancient performance? Or echoes of a broader pan-Mesoamerican tradition? Recent research 1 by archaeologists Jan Szymański and Gabriela Prejs offers a fascinating glimpse into a society that was far from isolated—one that engaged in artist
Zinn Education Project
MARCH 6, 2025
Executive Orders on language, education, and climate have a profound impact on students lives. Therefore, young people should be invited to read and critique them. The Hillsdale College 1776 Curriculum is another text that merits critical attention. We invited teachers to share stories about how they are doing just that. Here are two we’ve received so far.
Anthropology.net
MARCH 6, 2025
For decades, archaeologists have puzzled over the origins of large circular monuments in Britain. Stonehenge, with its imposing megaliths, has long been seen as the defining symbol of this ancient architectural revolution. But new research 1 suggests that an earlier, lesser-known site—Flagstones, a Neolithic enclosure in Dorset—may have played a pivotal role in shaping these traditions.
Moler's Musing
MARCH 6, 2025
Writing is one of the most essential skills students need to develop, but getting them to actually enjoy it? Thats another challenge entirely. Short Answer is changing that by turning writing into an engaging, social, and gamified experience. Whether you teach ELA, history, math, or science, this platform is designed to improve student writing without adding hours of grading to your workload.
TCI
MARCH 6, 2025
Choosing the right curriculum for middle school social studies can be overwhelming. With so many options available, its important to find one that not only meets educational standards but also engages students and supports teachers. Thats why were thrilled to share a review of TCIs History Alive! The Ancient World from a middle school teacher featured on WeAreTeachers Teachers Picks.
Cult of Pedagogy
MARCH 6, 2025
Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Listenwise. Last week, on February 27, 2025, under the directive of the new U.S. administration, the Department of Education launched a portal it has nicknamed the “End DEI Portal.” This online form is a place for “students, parents, teachers, and the broader community to report illegal discriminatory practices at institutions of learning.” Here’s what Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, said about the port
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 6, 2025
Nueve das despus de que el presidente Donald Trump firmara rdenes ejecutivas con medidas enrgicas contra la inmigracin ilegal, Damaris Alvarado-Rodrguez decidi cerrar un aula en una de sus guarderas en Filadelfia. A pesar de tener tarjetas de residencia, las maestras de ese saln de clases, en donde atienden a nios y nias que tienen un ao de edad, estaban demasiado nerviosas para ir a trabajar.
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