A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 1, 2023

A s readers of my blog know, I am incredibly passionate about pedagogically-sound personalized learning. Who wouldn’t be excited about implementing strategies that support ALL learners getting what they need when and where they need it to succeed? What is even more intriguing is that there is no one best way to personalize, something I wrote extensively about in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms and this recent blog post.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. After all, students can now enter any assigned question into an AI chatbot and get a perfectly formatted, five-paragraph essay back ready to turn in (well, after a little massaging to take out any AI “hallucinations”). As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For many Americans, a college education is a luxury that feels worlds away. Even if there are multiple income-earners in their home. Even if they have enough cash to cover rent, utility bills and keep food on the table. Even if they don’t qualify for government assistance. Even so, the reality of paying for college can be hard to fathom. The University of Central Arkansas is testing out a solution it says will largely eliminate financial barrier to a bachelor’s degree for families earning

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Geography Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The region of Nagorno-Karabakh has had ethnic, political, and cultural strife ever since the fall of the Soviet Union. In October 2023, Azerbaijan militarily took over the region prompting many ethnic Armenians to flee to Armenia. Since 1994, this was the event that Armenia was trying to prevent, but couldn’t.

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HistoryRewriter

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This year I have been reading a variety of new titles for my Intro to Ethnic Studies course. I want the books to be different from a traditional History or ELA class reading so that students understand the purpose of Ethnic studies is supposed to bring students and communities together. Per California’s Ethnic Studies Framework , these stories should address racialized experiences and ethnic differences as real and unique, build greater understanding and communication across ethnic differe

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Plato once quoted Socrates lamenting that, “If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is written.”1 The ancient philosopher was speaking, of course, of the latest technology in the B.C. era: hand-written scrolls. As humans, we’ve always had a somewhat complicated history with invention.

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Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Listen to the interview with Connie Hamilton: Sponsored by EVERFI and Verizon Innovative Learning HQ 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? It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so wh

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A student in an elementary school drops an egg wrapped tightly in paper straws and tape to test whether it can survive a high fall. Next door, students engineer a solar oven out of pizza boxes, construction paper and aluminum foil. In another classroom, students construct a “biosphere” using foam balls, fake grass and dollhouses. These and similar scenes from public schools around the country are more than just young learners having fun with recycled materials.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When Mayra Valtierrez talks about the students in New Mexico public schools who are learning English, one thing becomes clear: It’s an incredibly diverse population. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The New Mexico Public Education Department is tasked with serving not only students who have grown up speaking Spanish but also Native American children who are learning English and newcomers from other countries.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post How a Youth-Led Initiative Aims to Improve Access to Education in Cameroon appeared first on Digital Promise.

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A Psychology Teacher Writes

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Photo by Artem Podrez on Pexels.com “There’s an hour of my life I’ll never get back.” How many times have we heard or said that after attending a PD session? And yes, some of those sessions may well have been truly awful for all kinds of reasons. But one of the things people sometimes grumble about is that there was nothing new : “I know all this, I’ve been teaching for years” “I didn’t take any new ideas from that” “Nothing new but it was nice to hear that I’m doing everything right” The last o

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Public school teaching remains a female- dominated profession. Nearly 80 percent of classroom teachers in our public schools are women. Yet when it comes to the top job — superintendent — just three in 10 are women. Nearly half of the country’s 500 largest school districts had a change in leadership during the pandemic, but men still filled more than 70 percent of those vacancies, research by Women Leading Ed , a national network working to grow and strengthen the pipeline of women in education

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. The first two principles focused on how to ensure that the AI tool not only fits with existing technology and workflows but equips students for their futures. These next three principles provide guidance on what to consider in your AI tool evaluation.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The post How Indigenous Youth and Elders Work Together to Pass On Cultural Knowledge appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Education Elements

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As schools and school districts strive to foster academic excellence and student achievement, teachers and school leaders often set aside their personal care. However, educator well-being is vital to the health and success of any educational environment. Educators who are well-supported can focus on what they do best – inspiring and guiding students.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When Tha Cung looked over his sixth-grade class schedule, he took notice of the math block. He had been placed in an advanced class. This story also appeared in The Associated Press and The Dallas Morning News “I didn’t know ‘honors’ even existed,” he said. Tha was little when his family immigrated from Myanmar, and, for much of his time in Dallas schools, he took courses designed for children who are learning English.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. Whether students can successfully flow through the pipeline to fill vital jobs in the country may have significance for the national interest , according to some observers. So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists?

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The post How Extra Time on Math Tests Impacts Students with Learning Disabilities appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Education Elements

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, implementing initiatives can make all the difference between thriving and merely surviving. The art of implementing initiatives well is a skill that requires a combination of strategy, systems, and responsive leadership. Whether you're a district leader, a campus administrator, or a classroom teacher, mastering this art is essential for achieving your goals and driving positive change within your learning community.

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Ben Newmark

OCTOBER 2, 2023

“Have you really got twenty years of experience?” The inspirational speaker asked the room, then paused for dramatic effect. “Or have you just got one year of experience repeated twenty times?” He smiled as if he’d said something very profound. The speaker – hired by a school I worked for more than ten years ago – was saying we should be suspicious of experience because those with decades of it may be as novice as someone with fewer years under their belt.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Robert Groven, director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League, has been coaching high school debate competitions for more than 30 years, and he’s noticed a marked shift in student behavior in the past decade or so. During debate exercises, there’s been a “consolidation” around points of view that are more left-leaning, he says, and a reluctance to make the case for extreme right-leaning positions.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The post 3 Learnings Around Global STEM Education from the mEducation Alliance Symposium appeared first on Digital Promise.

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TCI

OCTOBER 2, 2023

At TCI, we know providing comprehensive Spanish support in the classroom is essential. In 2019, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that about 5.1 million English learners were enrolled in K-12 schools. About 75.5 percent of English learners spoke Spanish at home. Additionally, more research has been conducted on the benefits of bilingual education , leading to a rise in Spanish immersion programs.

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ACRE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

High school students can demonstrate their knowledge of personal finance and win prizes in this engaging competition hosted by Economics Arkansas and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Arkansas Teachers may register up to 2 teams of 3-4 students to participate. No advance qualifications or tests are required. Competition Format: Teachers of all registered teams will receive the 2024 case study on Monday, March 25 via email.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Education experts were raising questions and expressing concerns about teaching shortages long before COVID-19 came into the picture, but the pandemic exacerbated the issue. With stressful working conditions, low wages and health risks, many teachers have been making their exit — and with particularly acute shortages for substitute teachers , it’s been tough to find long-term solutions.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post A Look at the National Increase: Micro-credentials Policy Map Reveals New Landscape Shift appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Strange Maps

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Dear Indian Ocean, please don’t take offense, but: Why is your gravity hole so big? That question had been baffling scientists ever since the hole was discovered back in 1948. Now a team from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) thinks they have found the answer: The “hole” in the Indian Ocean is caused by fragments from the sunken floor of another, much older ocean.

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O-Level Geography

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Learn more about the updates on Singapore's mitigation measures. Alternative Clean energy resources 95% of Singapore's energy is still generated from burning natural gas, though it is a cleaner fossil fuel. Other than solar energy, is Singapore able to tap on geothermal power? What is geothermal power? Where can this source of geothermal power be found in Singapore?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This was originally published by Early Learning Nation.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How organizations can build useful, portable, research-backed micro-credentials to support learner agency and growth

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Anthroholic

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Derived from the Tongan word "Tabu," meaning "forbidden" or "prohibited," Taboo refers to actions, behaviours, or subjects that are considered forbidden, offensive, or socially unacceptable within a particular culture or society.

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O-Level Geography

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

How has development by people affected nature? What are the positive and negative impacts of the interaction of people and nature? Read the article and ponder on the following mentioned in the article. "Community stewardship and engagement also play a key role in supporting NParks’ biodiversity management and monitoring efforts. Some of these ‘rare’ wildlife sightings were made known to NParks through feedback submitted by volunteers and the public," NParks' Mr Lee said.

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Smithsonian Voices | Smithsonian Education

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A new field trip offering spotlights local contemporary history, promotes self-efficacy and urges secondary students to imagine a more equitable future

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4QM Teaching

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of giving a workshop with our friend and colleague Art Worrell , the history curriculum leader for the Uncommon Schools network and co-author of a new book on secondary school history teaching. We were working with a group of social studies teachers in Indianapolis, and we opened the day with a lesson simulation that took the participants through all four questions of the Four Question Method as though they were students.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Credit: Jasenka Arbanas/Moment via Getty Images There’s little consensus over the best way to teach children and teens about sexuality in this country and research provides scant guidance. Educational programs that directly target sexual behaviors and attitudes frequently fail to show reductions in unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted infections.

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O-Level Geography

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Singapore to raise water prices by 18% over two phases in 2024 and 2025. How will this help to improve water security in Singapore? What will be the impacts on households and businesses?

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All Things Pedagogical

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A couple of weeks ago someone called me a public intellectual and I honestly have been thinking about this ever since because I have absolutely never saw myself as a public scholar or at least I don't think I have ever defined myself that way. I am more of community builder and community supporter. But then I reflected on how much everything feels so different now that so many have left Twitter to the gatekept place that rhymes with ShoePie.

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