A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2024

We are all familiar with the saying that there is no "I" in team. Collaboration is the lifeblood of successful change initiatives. It harnesses the power of diverse perspectives, fostering a rich environment for idea generation and problem-solving. When individuals from different backgrounds and expertise come together, they can identify blind spots, challenge assumptions, and develop more comprehensive and effective solutions.

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TeachThought

AUGUST 1, 2024

by TeachThought Staff Welcome to a new school year! While most teachers and students have so much to look forward to as the new school year begins, at times the groans you will hear from the students are almost as loud as the more subtle groans of the teachers. The end of summer is always seen as a tragic end to freedom and fun. Like on Mondays, when the whole long week seems to loom threateningly in front of you, new school years can sometimes fill you with the same sort of dread.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. That’s in part because of a huge batch of new tools and updated features that incorporate ChatGPT, which companies have released in recent weeks. As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up.

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Digital Promise

JULY 31, 2024

The post Announcing New White Paper: Access to Powerful Technology as a Catalyst for Career Pathway Engagement appeared first on Digital Promise.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 30, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — About one and a half years ago, Isaiah Hickerson woke up in the middle of the night having dreamt he was a coder. The dream was totally random, as dreams so often are. He didn’t know a thing about coding. He was 23, and though originally from California, he’d been living with his uncle in Miami. By day, he was answering phones in the grooming department at PetSmart.

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TeachThought

AUGUST 1, 2024

10 Team-Building Games For The First Day Of School by TeachThought Staff Team-building activities are great–especially for the first day of school or early in the school year, Not only can they help establish routines, tone, and expectations, they’re also fun, and can help learners feel comfortable. Though many older students in high school and college may groan at their thought, they’re usually fun, and great ways to help students feel at ease.

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ED Surge

JULY 31, 2024

Recently, I found myself in Barnes and Noble, captivated by a "Read with Pride" display in the Young Adult section. Holding several new books, I was transported back to my high school years, a time before smartphones and social media, when I would cautiously approach the gay and lesbian section of my local bookstore. Each visit was an anxious yet defiant act of self-discovery as I sought validation and visibility in the pages of books that I curated for myself.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2024

This is an edition of our Future of Learning newsletter. Sign up today to get it delivered straight to your inbox. A few months ago, my colleague Jill Barshay wrote about a survey that found that many high school math teachers cobble together curriculum from the internet and other sources. Readers reacted, particularly teachers who were angry about how researchers characterized them as going “rogue” for pulling together their own resources.

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TeachThought

JULY 29, 2024

by TeachThought Staff Life can be crushingly busy–especially if you’re an educator or any other profession where deadlines are constant and the pressure is, unfortunately, unrelenting. With that in mind, keeping your schedule organized and managing your time efficiently is more important than ever. With so many calendar apps available for iOS, it can be tough to find the one that really fits your needs.

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ED Surge

JULY 31, 2024

Last week, 2U, a pioneer of the so-called Online Program Management (OPM) model for helping colleges run online degree programs, announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a “prepackaged” deal arising from prior negotiation with creditors. The company was an edtech “unicorn” at its height — worth billions — and characterized as a “giant” in the space.

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Zinn Education Project

AUGUST 2, 2024

On Monday, September 16, 2024 , historian Kellie Carter Jackson will discuss We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance with Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian and Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones. Carter reframes the past and present of Black resistance — both nonviolent and violent — to white supremacy.

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Psychology Sorted

JULY 27, 2024

My recorded presentation is today! Who doesn’t want full marks in Paper 3?! Laura Swash provides all you need to get your students toward this goal. Come here to discuss and share strategies. #Paper3 Enjoyed the session? Support Laura’s fundraiser for Open Road, an organisation that works with families affected by addiction.

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TeachThought

AUGUST 1, 2024

For too long, students with learning disabilities have struggled to navigate a traditional education system that often fails to meet their unique needs. But what if technology could help bridge the gap, offering personalized support and unlocking the full potential of every learner? Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally in special education, offering many opportunities to create more inclusive and effective learning experiences for students with diverse learning profiles.

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Heinemann Blog

JULY 29, 2024

Kristina Peterson and Dennis Magliozzi have been teaching English at Exeter High School in New Hampshire since 2008. And today they will share their evolving perspectives on integrating generative AI in their workshop-style classrooms. Tune in to hear their journey to the realization that you can't completely bot-proof your classroom, but you can develop strategies to leverage generative AI effectively as another valuable tool.

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Zinn Education Project

AUGUST 1, 2024

By Ricardo Levins Morales. Click image to order poster. Do not reprint without permission of artist. This Labor Day comes in the midst of union victories — and ever-increasing challenges for frontline workers and teachers. What could be more important for our students than to learn that progress toward greater justice has occurred only when people have organized together and fought for it?

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Digital Promise

JULY 29, 2024

The post Practices and Mindsets that Support Successful Micro-credential Ecosystems appeared first on Digital Promise.

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ED Surge

JULY 29, 2024

As a school counselor, Leighanne Mainguy can never be sure what’s in store for her each day. Some days, she arrives at her elementary school to learn that a student is in crisis and needs her full attention; she’ll clear her schedule. Occasionally, a tragedy in the community will leave students and staff shaken, and Mainguy will move swiftly to lend support.

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Heinemann Blog

JULY 29, 2024

One of the most impactful strategies for teaching skills and strengthening young writers is using effective writing minilessons. These concise, targeted sessions are designed to build students' capacity for independent writing throughout the school year.

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Teaching American History

JULY 30, 2024

Good teachers respond to the needs of the students they seek to educate. Yet in their approach to this task, they are also responsible to administrators, parents, school boards—and, increasingly, to state and federal courts. Since the middle of the twentieth century, “seemingly no aspect of education policy has been too insignificant to escape judicial oversight,” writes Professor Joshua Dunn, in a 2008 essay he coauthored with Martin R.

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Geogramblings

AUGUST 2, 2024

The final episode of Season 4 of the Coffee & Geography podcast shone a spotlight on Emma Baines, the Climate Ambassadors regional hub manager for the West Midlands. A Passion for Education and the Environment Emma’s journey is a testament to her passion for education and the environment. With a background in education, she has always been keen on making a difference in young people’s lives.

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Edthena

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the news A recent article in The Learning Professional , authored by Ida Rekoi Kilcullen and Lucia Tabelual from the Palau Ministry of Education, highlights the transformative impact of video coaching on teacher development in Palau. Palau , an island nation of 20,000 people in western Micronesia, faces unique challenges in education due to its geographically dispersed and diverse student population.

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Heinemann Blog

JULY 29, 2024

The following is an adapted excerpt from When Kids Can’t Read: What Teachers Can Do, 2/e , by Kylene Beers.

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Moler's Musing

JULY 31, 2024

As educators, time is precious, and maximizing productivity is crucial. Whether you’re using a Mac or a Windows computer, keyboard shortcuts can save you time and streamline your workflow. These shortcuts are particularly helpful when integrating EduProtocols into your classroom activities. Here’s a handy guide to some essential keyboard shortcuts and how they can enhance your use of EduProtocols.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 30, 2024

The deserts of northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have long been the focus of archaeological research, revealing their roles as cradles of early human civilization and migration routes through so-called “green corridors.” However, the archaeology 1 of southern Africa’s west coast desert belt, particularly the Namib Sand Sea, has remained relatively unexplored.

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Studies Weekly

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Double Duty Teachers Have Double the Love for Studies Weekly Jul 11, 2024 Video Transcript Speakers: Morgan Mercado and Taylor Wallace, 4th Grade Gifted Education Teachers Morgan Mercado and Taylor Wallace: Hey, I’m Morgan, and I’m Taylor, and we’re the Double Duty Teachers. We just started using Studies Weekly in our classroom this year, and we love it!

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Society for Classical Studies

JULY 31, 2024

CFP: Byzantine Engagement with Islam (60th International Congress on Medieval Studies) kskordal Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:54 Image Call for Papers 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies May 8-10, 2025, Kalamazoo/MI (USA) [link] Session Title: Byzantine Engagement with Islam (7th-15th): Actors, Sources, and their Impact on the Western View of Islam (ID: 6471) Organizer: Dr.

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Heinemann Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Classroom assessment data has become a cornerstone for driving effective instruction. Schools at every level (elementary, middle, and high school) are increasingly adopting data-driven approaches to enhance student learning outcomes. This shift reflects a trend away from standardized testing and towards more formative and summative assessments that provide meaningful, actionable insights for educators.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 2, 2024

As the 2024 Summer Olympics captivate audiences with extraordinary athletic displays, it presents a timely opportunity to delve into the fascinating anthropology of endurance running. This in-depth analysis 1 unravels the evolutionary threads that suggest humans are inherently designed for long-distance running. Groundbreaking research highlights how endurance running traits may have significantly shaped human evolution, offering insights into our unique abilities and survival strategies.

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Living Geography

JULY 30, 2024

A cross-posting from my relatively new blog: 'At the Home of Geography'. This is a blog to share work around my work as Vice President:Education of the Royal Geographical Society. The GA's Fieldwork Festival during June has ended, but fieldwork can carry on at any time of course, and we hope that your summer travels may well involve some 'fieldtrips' AKA family holidays, or personal travels.

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Society for Classical Studies

JULY 31, 2024

CFP: North American Cicero Awayday kskordal Wed, 07/31/2024 - 11:00 Image CALL FOR PAPERS The Departments of Classics and Philosophy at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, are pleased to host the second North American Cicero Awayday on Saturday 12 April 2025. The first North American version was held at The University of Virginia in 2023. The Awayday will offer an informal and friendly forum for presenting papers on any aspect of Cicero’s life, works, and reception.

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Maitri Learning

JULY 30, 2024

How do we help young children crack the code of benchmark tests? The third step is practicing letter naming fluency and letter identification skills. In the third video of our "Crack the Codes" series, our literacy expert demonstrates effective methods to enhance these critical skills in young readers. Be sure to subscribe to our channel on YouTube and LinkedIN so you don't miss out on this insightful series.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 1, 2024

An international research team from Swansea University and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) has made a groundbreaking discovery in human evolution by comparing the structural and functional differences between human hearts and those of other great apes. This study, published in Communications Biology 1 , sheds light on the evolutionary adaptations that have enabled humans to develop larger brains and the ability to walk and run long distances.

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Zinn Education Project

JULY 30, 2024

We are thrilled to announce our second class of Zinn Education Project Prentiss Charney fellows for the 2024–2026 school years. The fellowship offers support for a cohort of people’s history educator leaders to study, learn, and organize together for two years. Purpose Once again, educators are at the center of battles over what U.S. history children will learn and the kind of future they will create.

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Leah Cleary

JULY 28, 2024

A smart literacy strategy to help your secondary students become better writers is to start at the sentence-level. In this post, I’ll show you how to build strong writers one sentence at a time. Crafting sentences is a skill at the heart of all types of writing, from essays to research papers. By focusing on sentence-level writing, we can empower students to express their thoughts clearly and confidently.

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Maitri Learning

JULY 29, 2024

In our ongoing exploration of essential literacy skills, we focus on letter naming fluency—something that is always tested on benchmark assessments. When children master letter naming fluency, they can quickly recognize and recall letter names. The reading research often mixes up the concepts of identifying letter names versus identifying letter sounds.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 29, 2024

Insights from Early Human Agriculture In a time where news of species extinction is all too common, the role of human activity in shaping biodiversity is under intense scrutiny. Since AD 1500, over 705 vertebrate and 571 plant species have vanished, with human land use being a major culprit. However, research 1 into early farming practices reveals that ancient agricultural activities often enhanced rather than diminished biodiversity.

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Zinn Education Project

JULY 29, 2024

We seek to hire a communications and development manager for the Zinn Education Project, coordinated by Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change. Nearly 170,000 teachers have signed up to access free lessons from the Zinn Education Project and our programs include teacher study groups, online classes, a teacher fellowship, and a campaigns on the climate, Reconstruction, Teach Truth, and more.

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