A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 18, 2024
Do you ever feel virtually everything seems critical or important as a leader? Most, if not all, of us have been in this position repeatedly. What happens, though, is that we place an emphasis on tasks that seem essential but have little to no impact on student learning. Prioritization The reasons people often prioritize less essential tasks over crucial ones are multifaceted.
TeachThought
AUGUST 20, 2024
Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased analysis in pursuit of objective truth. Although its name implies criticism , critical thinking is actually closer to ‘ truth judgment ‘ based on withholding judgments while evaluating existing and emerging data to form more accurate conclusions. Critical thinking is an ongoing process emphasizing the fluid and continued interpretation of information rather than the formation of static beliefs and opinions.
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Cult of Pedagogy
AUGUST 18, 2024
Listen to my interview with Megan Sumeracki ( transcript ): Sponsored by EVERFI and The Wired Classroom This page contains Amazon Affiliate and Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org? Here’s a scenario you might be familiar with: A person — maybe you, maybe someone you know — studies for hours to prepare for a test.
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 23, 2024
This post is a Noelle Gutierrez & Catlin Tucker collaboration. In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. This shift has led to the growing adoption of co-teaching models, where general and special education teachers collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 22, 2024
Hear the audio version of this story, from Vermont Public. BURLINGTON, Vt. — In his first year in graduate school at the University of Vermont, John Ball lived in a dark studio apartment in the basement of a building three miles from the campus. With utilities, it cost him $1,500 a month — more than the national median rent. “I just needed a place, and I was, like, OK, I’ll live anywhere, basically,” said Ball, who is working toward a doctorate in cellular, molecular and biomedical sciences.
TeachThought
AUGUST 17, 2024
Education has gone beyond acquiring knowledge to acquiring skills using EdTech tools; students learn digital literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. Using technology in learning also enhances the student’s ability to appreciate and ponder on issues in a previously deemed impossible manner. Thus, tech serves as an additional tool for navigation, similar to how tutors and experts at a professional coursework writing service assist with developing writing skills.
ED Surge
AUGUST 22, 2024
This story was originally published by The Daily Yonder. Throughout rural America, non-native English speakers are less likely than their urban peers to get proper support in school, sometimes leading to a lifetime of lower educational attainment. But some rural schools are developing multilingual education strategies to rival those found in urban and suburban districts.
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The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 19, 2024
Four years after the pandemic shuttered schools, we all want to be done with COVID. But the latest analyses from three assessment companies paint a grim picture of where U.S. children are academically and that merits coverage. While there are isolated bright spots, the general trend is stagnation. One report documented that U.S. students did not make progress in catching up in the most recent 2023-24 school year and slid even further behind in math and reading, exacerbating pandemic learning los
Digital Promise
AUGUST 21, 2024
The post How Skill Recognition Can Create Equitable Pathways for Student Advancement appeared first on Digital Promise.
ED Surge
AUGUST 20, 2024
As someone who views cooking and baking as hobbies, not chores, I follow a lot of food bloggers and recipe developers on social media. I subscribe to many of their newsletters. I, well, make and eat a lot of their food. Yet I’ve only come across one who devotes back-to-school season to easing the financial burden on educators. Deb Perelman, the best-selling author and food blogger behind Smitten Kitchen, has been running the Classroom Wishlist Project for three years now.
Anthropology News
AUGUST 21, 2024
Jesús Valdivia planned to get his cows high. This, he explained, would calm them, and guard them against the frantic despair that animals in close quarters feel when they collectively sense their impending death. We were seated on the third floor of a sprawling mall on the outskirts of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Over vegetarian quiche, Jesús described “Paradise Farm,” his nascent ethical meat business.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 20, 2024
DURANGO, Colo. — For three dozen high schoolers, summer break in this southwest Colorado city kicked off with some rock climbing, mountain biking and fly-fishing. Then, the work began. As part of a weeklong institute on climate and the environment, mountain researchers taught the students how to mix clumps of grass seed, clay, compost and sand for seedballs that they threw into burned areas of the Hermosa Creek watershed to help with native plant recovery.
Anthropology.net
AUGUST 19, 2024
Cooking is often viewed as a significant turning point in human evolution. It not only provided the extra calories needed to support larger brains 1 but also transformed the way early humans interacted with their environment. When exactly did our ancestors begin to control fire and cook food? While the answer remains elusive, a combination of archaeological and biological evidence provides clues, suggesting cooking may have begun as early as 2 million years ago.
ED Surge
AUGUST 19, 2024
For the past couple of years, unrelenting change has come fast. Even while schools are stuck dealing with deep challenges, COVID-19 pandemic relief funding is running its course. Meanwhile, new technologies seem to flow out in an unstoppable stream. These often have consequences in education, from an increase in cheating on assignments enabled by prose-spewing chatbots, to experiments that bring AI into classrooms as teaching assistants or even as students.
Anthropology News
AUGUST 18, 2024
Anthropology has long been celebrated as a discipline that offers profound insights into human cultures, societies, and behaviors. Its holistic approach and emphasis on reflexivity have contributed significantly to our understanding of the human experience. As we navigate the complexities of the twenty-first century, anthropology faces an ever-evolving landscape that presents challenges and opportunities for renewal and growth.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 19, 2024
When people learn that I have a doctorate in educational psychology and quantitative methods, they often assume that I love math. And the truth is, I do now, although that wasn’t always the case. Like many Black students, I faced challenges throughout my academic journey, with math tracking being the primary one. Despite high math scores in earlier grades and a passion for the subject, I was placed into lower-level math courses in middle school.
Moler's Musing
AUGUST 23, 2024
So far this school year is flying by. I’m really enjoying my new schedule. My day begins with teaching two 65-minute social studies periods, followed by a plan period, co-teaching a reading workshop with an ELA teacher, and ending the day with two more 65-minute social studies classes. It makes for a nice day. At the beginning of the year, the name of the game is teaching the process and procedures of EduProtocols.
ED Surge
AUGUST 21, 2024
“You go into your own world for a moment. Like, if someone's talking to me and I'm reading a book, I wouldn't hear them,” says Aylynn, an eighth grader in Pendergast Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. “You can understand someone else's culture, what they celebrate, what they honor and what they believe in, without personally asking. It makes me empathize with other people.
Heinemann Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
On the commute this morning, Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher explore how personalized and student-driven reading experiences can cultivate a deep appreciation for literature. In this excerpt from their audiobook, 4 Essential Studies , we'll hear about research-backed strategies for integrating book clubs into your curriculum and practical methods to prepare for meaningful book club discussions that will deeply engage students and push their critical thinking skills.
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 18, 2024
Educators around the country are scrambling to save jobs and programs created in the last few years as they face the end of the federal funds aimed at helping schools recover from the pandemic. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund gave districts nearly $200 billion. School systems leveraged these funds to pay for high-dosage tutoring, early literacy support, leadership development, enhanced counseling, expanded student exposure to career pathways and other endeavors.
ASHP CML
AUGUST 23, 2024
In July, thirty secondary school teachers joined ASHP for an NEH-funded summer institute focused on topics in LGBTQ+ history and culture, discussion of pedagogy, and an introduction to historical documents and materials for classroom use. After meeting virtually for a week, participants traveled from across the U.S. to gather at the Graduate Center and to visit New York City archives and cultural sites.
ED Surge
AUGUST 21, 2024
This essay was adapted from a piece posted on Medium. About nine months ago, Dara told me she was interested in bringing her mother and nephew from Syria to the United States, and she needed assistance. She had immigrated to Evanston, Illinois from Syria five years ago, along with her husband and five children and had a goal of reuniting with her family.
CORE Econ
AUGUST 22, 2024
This blog was originally published on the Centre for Teaching and Learning Economics website. When exploring Game Theory in our Microeconomics lecture, the first year BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science cohort was given the opportunity to engage, through the ClassEx software, in a real-life simulation of a repeated public goods game featured in Unit 4.8 of The Economy 2.0: Microeconomics.
Anthropology.net
AUGUST 22, 2024
The reconstruction of early human evolution has largely been shaped by fossil evidence found in a few key locations in Africa. These "fossil hotspots," such as the eastern branch of the East African Rift System, have yielded invaluable insights into our ancestral past. However, recent research underscores the limitations of this approach, highlighting the potential biases introduced by relying on such geographically limited data.
Anthropology News
AUGUST 23, 2024
(1935-2024) On July 5, 2024 Dr. Alan Harwood, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, died at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, Massachusetts surrounded by his children, Jessica and Seth Harwood, and his wife, Margot Welch. Alan first came to UMass Boston in 1972, and for the next 30 years until retirement in 2002 played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the university’s Anthropology Department.
Living Geography
AUGUST 22, 2024
Geographers are very much interested in the future and the nature of risk. The World Economic Forum publishes an annual report on perceptions of global risks. The 2024 report can be viewed here, along with some shareables. From the preamble. Underlying geopolitical tensions combined with the eruption of active hostilities in multiple regions is contributing to an unstable global order characterized by polarizing narratives, eroding trust and insecurity.
Institute for Citizens & Scholars
AUGUST 21, 2024
Two College Presidents for Civic Preparedness member institutions are featured in an Inside Higher Ed article for taking proactive steps to prioritize civil discourse and civic engagement this fall.
Anthropology.net
AUGUST 19, 2024
A groundbreaking genetic study conducted by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences has uncovered new evidence that challenges the longstanding belief in a dual-origin model of Japanese ancestry. The research, published in Science Advances 1 in April 2024, reveals that the people of Japan descend from three distinct ancestral groups rather than two, as previously believed.
Maitri Learning
AUGUST 20, 2024
How do we help young children crack the code of benchmark tests? The sixth step is enhancing Word Reading Fluency. In the sixth video of our "Crack the Codes" series, our literacy expert shares two straightforward ways to help young readers master high-frequency words—sometimes called puzzle words, sight words, or red words. You'll see how to map these words to boost recognition and practice them with a fun game that makes learning feel like play.
Living Geography
AUGUST 22, 2024
I love Tim Bird's graphic novels , several of which connect back to my own childhood home area in various ways. Tim's latest book also visits places I know very well along the East Yorkshire coast. I supported the book on a crowdfunding campaign and my copy of the book arrived last week. It's a really wonderful thing and a short but heart-warming read.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 20, 2024
The post Unlocking the Secrets: Best Practices in Micro-credential Implementation appeared first on Digital Promise.
Anthropology.net
AUGUST 18, 2024
Archaeologists have long debated the exact paths taken by early modern humans on their journey to Australia. While genetic data has estimated the arrival of Homo sapiens in Australia to be under 50,000 years ago, archaeological findings suggest an earlier presence, possibly as far back as 65,000 or even 80,000 years ago. An exciting new discovery 1 from eastern Indonesia, a tiny piece of plant resin, has pushed the timeline back and revealed critical insights into the route early humans might ha
Zinn Education Project
AUGUST 19, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the 2024–2025 Teach the Black Freedom Struggle season of online classes — a series unlike any other professional development. This approach to professional development recognizes teachers as intellectuals and brings people together from across the country to deepen their understanding of the vital history of the Black Freedom Struggle.
Living Geography
AUGUST 22, 2024
Today's press-release also mentioned the importance of the forthcoming Curriculum and Assessment Review to respond to concerns around climate change teaching from SOS. Some awarding bodies have already updated specifications, which will eventually move through into textbooks (which have long lead times) and the curriculum review needs to work quickly so that all students are introduced to robust and knowledge-rich teaching. and avoid opinions which are out of step with the reality.
Life and Landscapes
AUGUST 19, 2024
Reggie’s Realm , The Soothsayer and The Pawpaw in Shelby County, Kentucky! Reggie Van Stockum studying as part of his Lyceum teaching for his Life and Landscapes® classes. Examine his short story, “The Snake and the Pawpaw” here: [link] [link] #reggievanstockum #reggiesrealm #pawpaw #kentuckyauthor #reginaldbareham #lifeandlandscapes Facebook.com/reginaldbareham, Instagram @reggievanstockum, YouTube @reggievanstockum1097, Spotify- Reggie Van Stockum, Apple Music- Regg
Anthropology.net
AUGUST 23, 2024
In the wake of the last Ice Age, vast herds of megafauna roamed North America, and the Indigenous peoples who lived alongside these colossal creatures needed effective hunting methods for survival. Recent research 1 has unveiled a remarkable technological adaptation used by the Clovis culture—a system of braced pikes that were likely employed in the hunting of massive megaherbivores and for defense against large predators.
Society for Classical Studies
AUGUST 19, 2024
Call for Applications: 2025 – 2026 Getty Scholars Program at the Villa kskordal Mon, 08/19/2024 - 08:50 Image Getty Scholars Program at the Villa The J. Paul Getty Museum is pleased to announce the research theme for the 2025 – 2026 Getty Scholars Program at the Villa , “Religious Experience in Antiquity.” Applications for residential scholar grants are due on 1 October 2024 by 5pm PDT.
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