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PROOF POINTS: New research review questions the evidence for special education inclusion

The Hechinger Report

A new research review finds inconsistent benefits for students with disabilities who learn alongside general education peers. But a recent international analysis of all the available research on special education inclusion found inconsistent results. Again, more research is needed to confirm this statistically.

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Psychology as a school subject - what are the benefits?

Jonathan Firth

This week the annual Scottish Learning Festival took place in Glasgow, and together with five fellow educators I gave a presentation on the value of psychology to younger learners. 1) The study of Psychology is a basic part of understanding reality. 2) Psychology is interesting and motivating. We can do better for our learners.

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Alan Harwood

Anthropology News

He led the deep integration of Anthropology’s broad offerings into the Core Curriculum for undergraduates, with different courses fulfilling requirements in social sciences, natural sciences, historical & cultural studies, and the arts. Neighborhood Health Center in the Bronx, New York.

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Leonard B. Glick

Anthropology News

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 service as an intern at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Their first child, Professor Benjamin Glick, was born during their research in the highlands.

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Meet DFP Spring Fellow, Spring Mi, UC Berkeley

Political Science Now

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies and Middle East Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2018 with a high academic distinction, and received her Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Chicago in 2021, where she received the Social Sciences Scholarship of full tuition.

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OPINION: It may be time to rethink the emphasis on taking calculus in high school

The Hechinger Report

Subsequent research and statements from math experts questioned the relevance and efficacy of traditional pathways to calculus for all students. Research found that 80 percent of students said they took AP Calculus because it “looks good on college applications.” It’s time to reconsider the dominance of calculus.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

Writing-to-learn activities incorporated in math, science, and social science improved the quality of learning in those subjects (Graham, Kiuhara & MacKay, 2020). A Pew Research Study found that “ about half of teens use Snapchat and Instagram daily ,” which involve text-based interactions. Shanahan, T.

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