The world is more connected, thanks in large part to social media. In total, 3.48 billion people globally used social media in 2019, which was 9 percent more than in…
Classroom
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The history of classroom segregation in the US reflects the nation’s continuing legacy of racism and systemic racial inequality. As recently as the 1950s, racial segregation in schools was the…
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Some educators have spent their careers working to address racism in the classroom. For others, the principles of anti-racism represent a new framework for thinking about––and taking action against––discrimination and…
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Parent-Teacher Communication: Strategies for Effective Parent Inclusion & Engagement
by adminMany elements contribute to whether or not students embrace their educational experience. Family support, equitable access to education, organized leadership, committed educators, and attainable educational goals play a significant role…
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Honoring the mandate to provide all students with an equal education requires adaptation. Shifting demographics in the United States have dramatically altered the ethnic and racial makeup of student populations,…
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Online education has grown in popularity in recent years. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning has become especially important as alternatives to traditional classrooms. As more instruction…
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After graduating from college, teachers often decide if they want to work at a public or private school. With more chances to give students individualized attention, more leeway to create…
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Practicing conscious leadership requires internal reflection, the ability to be present, and an understanding of the roles that emotions and mindset play in the leadership process. Being a leader (possessing…
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Racism in any form––interpersonal, structural, institutional––is antithetical to education. It harms students, promotes mistruths, robs opportunities, and damages learning environments. Teachers counter racism when they engage in its opposite: anti-racism.…
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Digital communication technologies and remote learning platforms promise a wealth of new educational opportunities. They also increase students’ time spent online and potential exposure to cyber threats. Having forced more…