A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 7, 2022
We know for a fact that everyone learns differently. While a one-size-fits-all approach served its purpose for some of us, it doesn’t meet the diverse needs of kids today. It also doesn’t provide teachers and administrators with valuable insight on how to best support learners no matter where they are in relation to standards and critical competencies.
Active History Teacher
AUGUST 21, 2022
US History STAAR. Standardized tests. End of course exams. Whatever you call them, those pesky standardized tests seem to haunt us all year long! There is always a lot to teach and little time to do so. That’s why for US History STAAR review, we spend all year spiraling content. Having dedicated review time before the test is often limited these days, especially since Texas keeps moving the test dates.
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World History Teachers Blog
AUGUST 27, 2022
Here is a really cool interactive Google Arts and Culture site all about the Timbuktu Manuscripts. Once you open the site, click "learn more about the manuscripts" in the lower right corner and it will take you here , where you can learn everything about the manuscripts. I especially like this section, called "Surprising Things you can read in the Manuscripts" which reviews how the manuscripts were first threatened and some of the material they cover.
Anthropology for Beginners
AUGUST 22, 2022
Class lecture on the concept bilingual, meant for my students Introduction Different words like French Tribu, English Tribe and Latin Tribus were used to designate social divisions among the Roman population. Similarly the Greek word Phule also represented Indo-European Social Organisations. The word "tribe" has a long and ignoble history and remains one of the most variably used terms within and outside of anthropology (Helm 1968).
Mr and Mrs Social Studies
AUGUST 4, 2022
Classroom Decor Themes Classroom Decoration Ideas It’s back to school season again and you might be interested in switching up classroom decor themes or trying something new with your classroom decorations. However, you might not know where to start. You might also find some classroom decor resources to be too “cutesy” or too complicated. You might want something that is easy to use and won’t take much time.
My AP Life
AUGUST 1, 2022
When DeAnna Miller became assistant principal in 2019, she could never have anticipated the challenges pandemic schooling would bring. Looking back now, she identifies her most important lesson learned: “Real leadership is recognizing that we must serve the people we lead.”. The post A Lesson in Leadership from the Covid Years first appeared on MiddleWeb.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 28, 2022
There is no shortage of ways to reflect on how we lead in an effort to initiate and sustain change. Culture is everything. Establishing and maintaining relationships is paramount, which Is why I detailed research-based ways to improve morale in a previous post and in Digital Leadership. Another way to help ensure success in this area is to hold ourselves accountable through a self-efficacy lens.
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World History Teachers Blog
AUGUST 27, 2022
Studying the early development of humans? National Geographic has a great interactive website with short stories about Lucy, Ida, and academic disciplines in archeology and paleontology. I created a short web activity based on the site And Nova has a great documentary about the origins of humans, called "Becoming Human." and a terrific interactive website aligned to the video.
ED Surge
AUGUST 26, 2022
Educator Stacey Roshan believes that when schools prioritize students who are most vocal and quickest to raise their hand, the perspectives of too many are lost. That's why she uses edtech tools in the classroom to provide a safe space where she can encourage all types of learners to contribute. When Roshan was in high school, she feared the moment she might be called on in class.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 16, 2022
Immediately after winning a prestigious fellowship and becoming North Dakota’s first Albert Einstein distinguished educator fellow, physics teacher Michelle Strand had little time to celebrate. She resigned from the job she loved. Strand was denied the yearlong leave of absence she requested to help guide federal STEM education efforts. In refusing to guarantee that Strand could return to the school district afterward, her superintendent in West Fargo cited, somewhat ironically, the teacher shor
Digital Promise
AUGUST 11, 2022
The post A New Certification to Recognize Inclusively Designed Credentialing Technologies appeared first on Digital Promise.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 14, 2022
Morale can best be defined as the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time. Thriving cultures that produce results make every effort to keep this on the positive side. However, this is easier said than done. While the pandemic has undoubtedly played a monumental role in decreasing morale, other factors continuously play a role, such as leadership, mandates, lack of time, systems that are in place, a toxic culture, inadequate pay, or trying to maintain a wo
Education Elements
AUGUST 22, 2022
Teacher turnover is an issue that has impacted school districts all across the country. Teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers while not enough are entering it. Therefore school districts are scrambling to fill vacancies with qualified educators. Teacher retention is a complicated issue. It is a challenge that has many facets, none of which seem to have simple solutions.
World History Teachers Blog
AUGUST 17, 2022
Here are two excellent clips about the Egyptian Book of the Dead, a book written mostly in hieroglyphics with vignettes and stories about the deceased and their journey into the afterlife. And here is a short activity students can complete after the videos. It includes some of the entries in the Book of the Dead and asks students to create categories for the entries.
ED Surge
AUGUST 16, 2022
Taryn Southern is a performer who likes to experiment with cutting-edge technologies. She’s recorded a pop album that she co-wrote with some AI code, for instance, and she’s created a digital clone of herself that she can use to make videos for her popular YouTube channel. Southern has been a celebrity ever since she was back in high school: She was a contestant on American Idol when she was 17, in that popular reality show’s third season.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 5, 2022
BERKELEY, Calif. — When she transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, JoLynn Kelly split a bunk bed in a tiny loft apartment — and the $2,800 a month it cost to rent. This story also appeared in USA Today. “I had to get a loan just for that,” said Kelly, now a senior who plans to become a math teacher. After racking up $16,800 in debt, she finally moved out and now commutes from her parents’ house, 30 minutes away on the rare occasions when there isn’t traffic.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 9, 2022
The post Designing Opportunities for Deeper Discussions in World History Classrooms appeared first on Digital Promise.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 21, 2022
One question that is posed to me often by districts and schools is how their staff can be proactive when it comes to student behavior and addressing their social-emotional needs. It comes as no surprise to anyone that the pandemic, in the eyes of many, has led to an uptick in issues that not only disrupts precious learning time but also results in more discipline referrals, tardies, and absences.
Edthena
AUGUST 15, 2022
Teaching video clubs are an effective way for educators, and aspiring educators, to collaborate. By watching videos of peers’ teaching practice, teacher candidates receive helpful feedback and ideas for classroom improvement. And when these teaching video clubs are diverse, the stronger the learning experience. At the recent American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) 74th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Georgia College Professors Roddran Grimes and Stephen Wills presented Dive
World History Teachers Blog
AUGUST 15, 2022
William Dalrymple, the author of numerous books about India, including " T he Anararchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire , " is starting a new podcast called "Empire." Anita Anand, author of the Patient Assassin , will cohost the podcast with Dalrymple. You can listen to a trailer and the first episode on Apple Podcasts [link] and on Spotify.
ED Surge
AUGUST 8, 2022
Youth mental health is at a crisis point. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on youth mental health. A few months later, the chief science officer at the American Psychological Association testified before a Senate committee that America’s youth mental health system was fundamentally flawed. Not only have symptoms of mood disorders, such as depression, increased in teens and children—but manifestations of those diseases, such as emergency room visits and suicides , hav
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 8, 2022
Ninety percent of schools have increased the number of substitute teachers on staff or are trying to, according to a July 2022 RAND report, but schools are struggling to find new hires, feeding into an overall perception of shortages. Credit: Terra Fontriest for The Hechinger Report. The stories are scary. The teaching profession, according to CNN in early 2022, was “in crisis.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 18, 2022
The post 4 Tips for Creating Powerful Challenge Based Learning with Students appeared first on Digital Promise.
Education Elements
AUGUST 1, 2022
You have just spent months engaging your community, identifying your priorities and getting your wording just right. It feels like you are inches from the finish line as you think about rolling out your final plan to the community. This is certainly a huge feat and worth a celebration but you are not quite done yet!
Edthena
AUGUST 2, 2022
Summer is going by quickly. Missed the top resources for teachers and coaches from July 2022? We’ve got you covered! This past month, we’ve been reading about student voice and edtech choice, both important to intentionally incorporate into your classroom this fall. Here are our top picks for the July 2022 reads to catch up on. Read on for highlights, article links, and related content.
World History Teachers Blog
AUGUST 11, 2022
Here is an excellent review of the events that led to the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from the Ohio State University (OSU). You can also read an essay about the events written by Professor Craig Nelson. I was not aware that one of the important considerations in dropping the bomb had to do with the pending participation of the Russians in the Pacific War.
ED Surge
AUGUST 3, 2022
Dual-enrollment programs help nearly 1.4 million high school students take college courses each year. It’s an opportunity that offers lots of proven benefits, like enabling more people to graduate from college , saving families money on higher education and helping community colleges attract more students during an era of falling enrollments. It’s even popular across the political spectrum.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 29, 2022
Rural schools accounted for 70 percent of the 1,600 schools that had adopted a four-day schedule by the spring of 2019. More schools switched to a four-day schedule during the pandemic. Credit: Photo: Rory Doyle / The Hechinger Report. Is a four-day school week a bad idea? This story also appeared in Mind/Shift. The answer matters because hundreds of thousands of students at more than 1,600 schools across 24 states were heading to school only four times a week by the spring of 2019, according to
Digital Promise
AUGUST 9, 2022
The post Strategically Embedding Edtech to Reach State Tech Standards appeared first on Digital Promise.
Education Elements
AUGUST 9, 2022
When working on surveys for a large school district, I heard it all. We don’t trust you with our survey data. What did you do with last year’s survey? This survey takes too long. What am I supposed to do with this survey data? Often when these responses arise, it’s due to poor survey design, poor follow through, and a less-than-authentic approach – all of which can erode trust and lead to unsupported claims.
Edthena
AUGUST 31, 2022
If you support teachers, that means you are supporting teacher well-being. Teachers’ ability to sustain their work is crucial to teacher improvement, and ultimately student outcomes. “We’ve kind of accepted the idea that sometimes to achieve certain academic outcomes, there’s gonna be a cost to well-being,” remarked executive coach Christian van Nieuwerburgh.
World History Teachers Blog
AUGUST 10, 2022
What was life like in Cairo in 1321? Coptic Christians and Mamluk Muslims did not get along. In fact, in 1321 violence broke out and spread throughout the city. According to this fascinating essay on the Medievalistsnet website written by Peter Konieczny, "over a couple of weeks, eleven Christian churches would be damaged or destroyed in Cairo, and another 49 in other parts of the country.
ED Surge
AUGUST 25, 2022
Colleges can’t tap into a student’s webcam to scan the room around them during remote exams. That was the ruling of a federal judge in Ohio this week, who found that the practice—a feature of remote-proctoring services that caught on during the pandemic —amounts to an unconstitutional invasion of privacy. The case involves a student at Cleveland State University whose professor asked students to allow the college’s Honorlock software to capture images of their surroundings to make sure study mat
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 28, 2022
ORONO, Maine — Chris Richards took in the scene around him and breathed a sigh of relief. This story also appeared in The Maine Monitor. It was the first day of freshman orientation at the University of Maine, and students were arriving in droves. For Richards, who as vice president of enrollment management is in charge of recruiting each new class, “this is kind of a celebration of the hard work we do.”.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 23, 2022
The post How Districts Are Using Data to Improve Educational Equity appeared first on Digital Promise.
Education Elements
AUGUST 29, 2022
Educators are often described as superheros; this includes instructional leaders. Here's our superhero-inspired , 3 simple actions that instructional leaders can take in the next month to ensure that teachers and students marvel at their own growth this year. (See what we did there!).
Pedagogy and Formation
AUGUST 30, 2022
One of the greatest challenges for Christian education institutions, is how to build and sustain the centrality of their Christian beliefs, with pedagogy that is consistent with this faith. While a specific faith would have underpinned all religious schools when first established, maintaining such a focus and foundation can be difficult. Far too many faith-based educational institutions end up measuring their success based on the maintenance of academic, cultural and sporting standards and wheth
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