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Students analyze rap lyrics with code in digital humanities class

Some teachers are finding a place for coding in English, music, science, math and social studies, too

Future of Learning

by  Tara García Mathewson  – October 18, 2018

Preschool teacher Kayla Pinto works with a 4-year-old student at the Somerville YMCA in Somerville, Massachusetts. Pinto is working toward a bachelor’s degree, with the support of state programs that aim to increase college access for early childhood educators.

To boost preschool quality, Massachusetts invests in college degrees for teachers

State programs help early childhood educators earn bachelor’s degrees

Early Education

by  Suzanne Bouffard  – October 17, 2018

TEACHER VOICE: Helping underserved students in Jamaica to learn, while learning a few lessons of my own

Four teaching tips from overseas

Race and Equity

by  Laska Blodgett  – October 8, 2018

Mississippi

The largely poor and rural state of Mississippi suffers from the highest rate of childhood poverty in the country, along with some of the lowest scores on standardized tests. A legacy of racism and segregation are among the roadblocks that keep the children of Mississippi from reaching their full potential.
Lourenco Garcia, who earned national attention for his performance as principal at Revere High School, checks in with junior Fatima Vasquez as she works in the school’s writing center.

Teaching to the student, not the test

At Revere High School, ‘student-centered learning’ has helped new immigrants and low-income children succeed. Now the school’s former leader is taking his approach district-wide.

Future of Learning

by  Nick Chiles  – October 4, 2018

These glasses give teachers superpowers

Augmented reality glasses for classrooms seem straight out of science fiction

Future of Learning

by  Tara García Mathewson  – October 4, 2018

Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his nomination be an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, on Capitol Hill September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. A professor at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Ford has accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students in suburban Maryland.

COLUMN: Brett Kavanaugh’s character cannot be found in his résumé

Schools need to educate our sons and daughters that no means no

Early Education

by  Andre Perry  – October 2, 2018

TEACHER VOICE: ‘I was quickly overwhelmed’ — The case for mentoring new instructors

How strong statewide programs could help

Teacher Preparation

by  Cameron Maxwell  – October 1, 2018

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The learning experience is different in schools that assign laptops, a survey finds

More students report emailing teachers, collaborating with peers in schools with 1:1 programs

Future of Learning

by  Tara García Mathewson  – September 20, 2018

Veteran science teacher Craig Fischer tries to give his students hands-on learning opportunities as often as possible.

Teach like it’s summer school all year long

Hands-on, real-world assignments take more time but can be valuable for students

Future of Learning

by  Tara García Mathewson  – September 13, 2018

Striking Tacoma Teachers walk a picket line, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in front of Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Wash. Fights over teacher salaries and work conditions are escalating along the West Coast, and the disputes are particularly acute in Washington, a state that has infused at least $1 billion for teacher pay to resolve a long-running court battle.

COLUMN: Teachers of the world, unite. You have nothing to lose but your pain!

Strikes can help ensure class cabinets are fully stocked

Race and Equity

by  Andre Perry  – September 12, 2018

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