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Every student needs summer school this year to combat coronavirus learning loss

The Hechinger Report

Rising fourth graders listen as a teacher reads a book at an elementary school summer program in Silver Spring, MD. As the coronavirus closes schools, online platforms are proving to be invaluable, allowing instruction to continue and alleviating the severity of students’ learning loss.

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A study finds promise in project-based learning for young low-income children

The Hechinger Report

In a history unit, teachers and students can choose which historical sites to write about in their postcards. If she succeeds, it might provide a roadmap for educators on how to re-introduce more science and social studies in elementary school classrooms without sacrificing the basic skills kids need to know.

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People’s History Teaching Stories

Zinn Education Project

Kenyon Andrews Elementary School Special Education Teacher, Lubbock, Texas My high school Women’s Studies class students were each given The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks: Young Readers Edition to read in class and at home over two weeks. He compassionately led our team through the Métis Walking Tour.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024 Event Highlights

Zinn Education Project

and the Phillips County Retired Teachers Association at the Eliza Miller Junior and Senior High School Historic Site, named for educator and philanthropist Eliza Ann Ross Miller. Hosted on June 7 by the West Side Community Hub, Inc. The Teach Truth pop-up with banned books will remain on display in the library/museum.