A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2024

Personalization is the future of education because it recognizes that every student is unique, with distinct learning preferences, paces, and goals. This approach shifts away from the traditional one-size-fits-all model, allowing students to learn at their own rhythm and delve deeper into concepts that pique their interest. By creating experiences that make instruction personal and address individual needs, personalized learning enhances engagement, motivation, and ultimately, student achievemen

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Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 15, 2024

Deadline for abstract submission 16 th Sept 2024 Editors: Dr Natalie Djohari and Dr Gavin Weston, Bournemouth University. With the growing accessibility of generative AIs, haptic technologies and open-source software, this Teaching Anthropology Special Issue asks; ‘how is anthropological knowledge production changing in this fast growing socio-technological era?

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History Tech

AUGUST 13, 2024

After last week’s post about back to school social studies activities, I had a bunch of people ask about using Connections in their classrooms. So. today, a bit more detail. Most mornings a pretty much the same for me. Coffee.

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Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

Politics in the United States often evokes tough conversations! People are often very opinionated and want others to understand their viewpoint. However, people are not always open to listening to others’ perspectives. So, it is essential to teach students about forming political individualities while respecting other viewpoints. Luckily, the Political Socialization Lesson is ready to take on this challenge!

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

Like many high school chemistry teachers, Angie Hackman instructs students on atoms, matter and, she says, how they “influence the world around us.” But Hackman also has another responsibility in class: developing students’ reading skills. For about 20 of the 80 minutes of almost every class, she engages her chemistry students in literacy skills, she said: closely reading passages from their textbooks, “breaking apart” prefixes and suffixes for relevant vocabulary and identifying root words.

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Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 15, 2024

Deadline for abstract submission 16 th Sept 2024 Editors: Dr Natalie Djohari and Dr Gavin Weston, Bournemouth University. With the growing accessibility of generative AIs, haptic technologies and open-source software, this Teaching Anthropology Special Issue asks; ‘how is anthropological knowledge production changing in this fast growing socio-technological era?

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Strange Maps

AUGUST 13, 2024

One of the more unexpected consequences of Brexit, the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union following a 2016 referendum, is that it has made EU membership more popular. The British exit from the EU was the high-water mark of a general distrust, even disgust, experienced by public opinions across many member states towards the bureaucracy in Brussels.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2024

If we graded schools on how accurately they grade students, they’d fail. Nearly six out of 10 course grades are inaccurate, according to a new study of grades that teachers gave to 22,000 middle and high school students in 2022 and 2023. The Equitable Grading Project , a nonprofit organization that seeks to change grading practices, compared 33,000 course grades with students’ scores on standardized exams, including Advanced Placement tests and annual state assessments.

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Becoming a History Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2024

This blog is jointly authored by Vic Crooks and Laura London based on a presentation we gave at the Historical Association Conference in May 2024. Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com We both began our teaching careers shortly after the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. The subsequent national discourse was predictably hostile toward Muslims, and this unfortunately leaked into our schools.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Feedback is critical for helping students enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills. Despite its value, with the time constraints and the large number of students in classrooms, providing focused, actionable, and timely feedback often feels unattainable. Feedback is an essential yet time-intensive task that artificial intelligence (AI) can effectively scale, ensuring every student receives the targeted support they need to confidently apply their learning.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 13, 2024

2023 was the hottest year ever recorded on the planet — by far. More than halfway in, 2024 is on track to exceed it, with June the hottest month on record and July 22 the hottest day. Everyone is feeling it — energy bills are up, social plans are disrupted, sleep and exercise are more elusive. In early care and education, children and caregivers are finding that it’s disrupting their everyday routines and experiences.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 14, 2024

Digital Promise’s new Digital Equity Framework provides guidance for bridging the digital divides for states and K-12 education systems.

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Teaching American History

AUGUST 13, 2024

We were sad to learn last week that Mike Bisenius , a 2022 graduate of the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program, has passed away after a brief, intense illness. Mike was a highly dedicated teacher. Last fall we ran a story about Mike, who’d been named 2023 North Dakota History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Foundation.

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ShortCutsTV

AUGUST 13, 2024

If you’re a teacher looking to spice-up those first Introductory lessons – the ones where you talk your students through “the basics” of Sociology and introduce them to a different way of thinking about the world with the aid of some fascinating-but-strangely-lifeless bullet point slides – you might like to know that I’ve been giving […]

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ED Surge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. But as generative AI tools like ChatGPT sweep into mainstream business tools, promising to draft properly-formatted text from simple prompts and the click of a button, new questions are rising about what role writing centers should play — or whether they will be needed

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2024

The post Vote For Digital Promise’s Transformative SXSW EDU Panel Submissions appeared first on Digital Promise.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 14, 2024

This story was produced by the Associated Press and republished with permission. MEDFORD, Mass. (AP) – Flerentin “Flex” Jean-Baptiste missed so much school he had to repeat his freshman year at Medford High outside Boston. At school, “you do the same thing every day,” said Jean-Baptiste, who was absent 30 days his first year. “That gets very frustrating.

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Education Elements

AUGUST 13, 2024

It’s the time of year that we start heading back into our schools and classrooms - some of us are already in school, and some of us are still counting down our last few precious days of summer vacation. Setting the stage for a new school year is crucial, but it can also be a complex undertaking. So we decided to round up some resources to help you start the school year off right!

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Anthropology News

AUGUST 11, 2024

Through an audio essay, inspired by John Akomfrah’s documentary “The Last Angel of History,” attention is drawn to South Africa’s evolving visual scene and its engagement with cultural nuances within the NFT AI space. By oscillating between past and present, the essay explores themes such as spirituality, politics, and identity, grounding discussions in the tapestry of African experiences.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 12, 2024

The post Celebrating Student Voice, Creativity, and Innovation on International Youth Day appeared first on Digital Promise.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 11, 2024

It was the start of my sophomore year at a new public high school in New York City. With its dark brick exterior and barbed wire on the roof, my school already resembled a small prison — and staff had just installed several metal detectors at the front entrance. As my classmates begrudgingly walked through security in packed lines stretching out to the street, I asked why.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 13, 2024

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is often viewed as a modern-day challenge, marked by distractability and impulsivity that makes it difficult to navigate the structured demands of contemporary life. However, emerging research 1 suggests that this trait may have been a significant evolutionary advantage in prehistoric times, particularly in hunter-gatherer societies.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 14, 2024

The first day of high school is usually filled with icebreakers, like the classic, two truths and a lie. Two truths and one lie I often share with my class are: I am a physics teacher I hate science I love dogs The lie, unfortunately, is that I love dogs — they’re fine; I’m just not a pet person. In this case, I really am a physics teacher who, at one point , hated science; in fact, I spent the better part of the past decade trying to escape it.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2024

The post 9 Expert Teachers, Coaches, and Principals Share Their Tips for Successful Collaborative Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Life and Landscapes

AUGUST 10, 2024

The Incredible Zan Hoffman! The first of four interviews of his art history, each with a video of his performance of “Bodycocktail!” Here is the Video of “Handkerchief Kisses!” Here is the Podcast of my first interview with Zan Hoffman: [link] [link] #reggievanstockum #reggiesrealm #zanhoffman #bodycocktail #kentuckyauthor #reginaldbareham # Facebook.com/reginaldbareham, Instagram@reggievanstockum, YouTube@reggievanstockum1097, Spotify- Reggie Van Stockum, Apple

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 16, 2024

An extraordinary archaeological site 1 located at the foothills of the Southern Pyrenees in Spain is shedding light on a little-known period of Neanderthal history. Known as Abric Pizarro, this site has yielded significant data that challenges long-held views of Neanderthal life. The findings reveal a highly adaptive and resourceful group of early humans who thrived in a challenging environment for thousands of years.

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Women's History Network

AUGUST 12, 2024

Content Warning: This article includes discussions of revolutionary politics and examples of violence against women in Sri Lanka. Reader discretion is advised. This blog post explores the fundamental questions of why and how women in the Global South and North have resisted and become revolutionaries to establish social justice, equality, freedom, and rights.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 12, 2024

The post How Inspiring Equity for Early Childhood Educators can Change the Trajectory of a Nation appeared first on Digital Promise.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Educator wellness is more than buzzwords. Living a well-balanced and fully engaged life is essential for building a safe, supportive and collaborative school culture that positively impacts both student achievement and teacher retention. Learn the 4 dimensions of educator wellness and how they can help strengthen work-life balance and teacher efficacy.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 12, 2024

In the annals of human history, the stars and heavens have served not only as a source of wonder but as profound symbols guiding the destinies of civilizations. Two remarkable archaeological discoveries—newly deciphered cuneiform 1 tablets from ancient Babylonia and enigmatic carvings 2 at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey—reveal how ancient peoples connected astronomical phenomena to pivotal events, crafting intricate systems of prediction and commemoration that echo through millennia.

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Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 14, 2024

Webinar: Grad School Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Truths kskordal Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:38 Image Grad School Applications: Tips, Tricks, and Truths Thursday, September 5, 7:30pm EDT Thinking about applying to a graduate program in classics, archaeology, or a related field? A panel of experts from across these fields will share their experiences on the application process and offer advice on how to navigate this complex and often stressful experience.

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APSA Educate

AUGUST 14, 2024

August 13, 2024 | Respectful political dialogue between engaged citizens is a cornerstone characteristic of a healthy democracy. How can faculty establish a classroom culture encouraging constructive and inclusive political discussion around the 2024 U.S. election and other common political … The post Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom: Webinar and Resources appeared first on APSA.

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Maitri Learning

AUGUST 13, 2024

How do we help young children crack the code of benchmark tests? The fifth step is mastering Nonsense Word Fluency (NWF). In the fifth video of our "Crack the Codes" series, our literacy expert explains why Nonsense Word Fluency is essential for early literacy development. Join us as we explore how the Movable Alphabet becomes a powerful, hands-on tool in the classroom, enabling students to manipulate letters and form consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words—even those that are nonsense!

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Heinemann Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

Nonfiction offers many benefits. Reading nonfiction allows us to access new content, ideas, and perspectives. Nonfiction books support comprehension and the development of critical thinking skills, and they help kids make real-world connections.

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Society for Classical Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

“Edith and Doris: History, Writing, and Photographs” at the Southwest Harbor Public Library kskordal Mon, 08/12/2024 - 09:29 Image Edith Hamilton Day Program Join us at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 for a three-part presentation “ Edith and Doris: History, Writing, and Photographs ” about Edith Hamilton (1867-1963) and Doris Fielding Reid (1895-1973).

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Anthropology News

AUGUST 11, 2024

1929-2024 Leonard Glick Leonard Glick—educator, scholar, anthropologist, former psychiatrist, and wit—passed away peacefully at home with his family shortly after turning 94. Len was born and raised in Baltimore, and as son of an honored physician it seemed inevitable that he would be one, too. He received his MD degree at age 23. Some might think that the height of his medical career was when he gave draftee Elvis Presley his physical and psychological examination, but for Len it was his servic

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Leah Cleary

AUGUST 11, 2024

Mastering CER Paragraphs in 2 Steps: A Smart Strategy for Secondary Literacy We’ve discussed the importance of beginning writing instruction at the sentence level –even for secondary students. The next step in scaffolding up is paragraph writing. If students are forming strong sentences, they’re ready to put them together into strong paragraphs. Most students will need a framework for doing this.

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