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.
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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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).
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.
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.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 22, 2022
Students’ grades, but not test scores, improved in an experiment aimed at strengthening teacher-student relationships. Credit: Photo by Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages. One of the most vexing dilemmas for teachers is finding the best way to respond to students who misbehave. Experts argue over whether the best classroom-management approach is a consistent, strict discipline or a more forgiving response where students discuss their grievances with an adult’s guidance, a pr
Anthropology for Beginners
AUGUST 22, 2022
Tribe in the evolutionary scheme of social type 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).
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Digital Promise
AUGUST 23, 2022
The post How Districts Are Using Data to Improve Educational Equity appeared first on Digital Promise.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 25, 2022
The Bureau of Indian Education has a mission to provide a quality education to Native American students. Enrolling about 45,000 students from tribal communities across the U.S., the BIE today runs 183 schools in 23 states. And aside from military schools, the agency offers a rare glimpse at what happens when the federal government directly oversees education from afar.
Education to the Core
AUGUST 25, 2022
As teachers, we all know that a day off work can mean more planning, stress, anxiety, and worry. It shouldn’t be that way, and now it doesn’t have to be! My Editable Sub Plans are a lifesaver and will have you prepping for a sub in 15 minutes or less. Yes, it’s true. We have […] The post Prepping for a Sub in 15 Minutes or Less appeared first on Education to the Core.
ED Surge
AUGUST 23, 2022
When John first came to me in fall 2020, he was a ninth grader and we were in the thick of the pandemic, doing emergency remote learning. It was tough to gauge John’s abilities and potential because he didn’t say a word and kept his camera off during every Zoom lesson. After a couple of weeks, he emerged as one of the few students to show up every single day and attempt to complete his work.
Learn for Living
AUGUST 24, 2022
During our Storytelling Sparks Connection podcast episode , guest Robin Nott shared the benefit of taking time to share our stories and how it can lead to a more PRODUCTIVE, CREATIVE, and SAFE environment. Adapted from Robin's Story Sparks , this activity may be used with students or staff to SPARK CONVERSATIONS, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, and remind us we are BETTER TOGETHER!
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 23, 2022
Just a few years ago, I was grappling with issues of homelessness, substance abuse and incarceration. Today, I have a full-time job as a machine operator at Fastener Innovation Technology, where I support the setup and calibration for their heading machines. Our operations form the heads on screws and fasteners with the precision needed to meet the specifications of the aerospace and defense industries.
Education to the Core
AUGUST 25, 2022
As teachers, we all know that a day off work can mean more planning, stress, anxiety, and worry. It shouldn’t be that way, and now it doesn’t have to be! My Editable Sub Plans are a lifesaver and will have you prepping for a sub in 15 minutes or less. Yes, it’s true. We have […] The post Prepping for a Sub in 15 Minutes or Less appeared first on Education to the Core.
ED Surge
AUGUST 22, 2022
The disparity between what teachers are paid and what their peers in other, comparable professions earn has reached an all-time high, according to findings published this month by the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute (EPI). For decades—indeed, almost every year since the EPI first began documenting the teacher pay penalty in 1996—the pay of teachers has slipped further behind that of their non-teacher counterparts, adjusted for education, experience and demographics.
ACRE
AUGUST 23, 2022
Over the summer, Arkansas Social Studies, CTE, and Mathematics educators attended Personal Finance Day at UCA, an event focused on teaching the Arkansas Personal Finance standards. Through in-depth content sessions and hands-on simulations, attendees learned how to discuss concepts like building wealth, budgeting, credit & financial health from a financial literacy experts.
Edthena
AUGUST 22, 2022
Strong teacher coaching practice is comprised of many skills. But effective coaching is integral to teacher improvement and better student outcomes. That’s a lot of pressure on instructional coaches and others who support teachers. If you’re a coach, this eSchool News article ‘ 3 ways coaches can refine their practice this school year ‘ focuses in on three key areas for stronger teacher coaching practice.
Smithsonian's History Explorer
AUGUST 26, 2022
Explore the different topics of the Preparing for the Oath website.
ED Surge
AUGUST 22, 2022
A new school year is upon us, and teachers across the country are returning to their classrooms recharged, bursting with ideas and brimming with optimism. What’s at the top of their to-do lists? According to the data , it’s data-driven instruction. Let’s take a closer look at what keeps data-driven instruction from working in the real world. Nearly 90 percent of teachers think data is critical for effective classroom instruction.
Stanford History Education Group
AUGUST 24, 2022
Illinois High School Students to Receive Media Literacy Instruction This Year kerrd Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:13 08/22/22 [link]
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 24, 2022
The Biden administration’s recent decision regarding student loan repayment relief is welcome news to many borrowers. Yet, amid the fierce debate over whether millions of Americans should have their debt reduced or forgiven, we must not lose sight of what should be our overarching goal: more college access for more students who want a degree. Members of the higher education community owe it to students to help them better understand their options for paying for college, including prudent borrowi
ED Surge
AUGUST 24, 2022
On the morning of August 2, 2022, I woke up to a flood of emotions as I reflected on my one-year anniversary as president of the Community College of Aurora. During my initial moments of reflection, I vividly recalled receiving my COMPASS and ACCUPLACER scores at my local community college years ago, and hearing for the first time that I tested at developmental levels for math.
ED Surge
AUGUST 24, 2022
The national consensus supporting higher education is unraveling , as backing for college funding is increasingly becoming a partisan issue. And that's having a disproportionate impact on poor and historically underserved students. College enrollment is down nationwide, from about 17 million in 2020 to 15.9 million in the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center--a big historical change.
ED Surge
AUGUST 23, 2022
It’s easier than ever to hire someone to write your school or college paper for you. That’s thanks to a booming group of companies known as the “ contract cheating industry.” Many paper-writing companies try to project an air of legitimacy , with offerings like responsive customer service that let users chat right away with a live person to ask about things like prices.
ED Surge
AUGUST 24, 2022
As summer vacation winds down, thousands of devices—including Chromebooks, iPads, and laptops—are in the care of school district IT departments. There, the devices have had updates installed, missing keys replaced, cracked screens repaired and decorative stickers removed. Soon, if not already, those updated and repaired computing devices will be returned to students for the new academic year.
Stanford History Education Group
AUGUST 24, 2022
Illinois High School Students to Receive Media Literacy Instruction This Year kerrd Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:13 08/22/22 [link]
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 22, 2022
Less than a year into her new job as president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, President Joyce Jacobsen found herself engulfed by the global pandemic. Fielding a barrage of texts from then-New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo telling the small liberal arts college how to handle Covid, Jacobson knew she needed more advice. Jacobsen relied on other college presidents she met through the statewide Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 24, 2022
My college journey has been long and winding. I was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the Bronx when I was 4 years old. I have had to work twice as hard to prove myself throughout my whole educational life. When it came time to go to college, my parents and I struggled to know where to begin. We knew nearly nothing about how to apply to a school, or even that the FAFSA existed.
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