E10: Why Character Counts in Schools (ft. Arthur Schwartz)

While culture warriors are fighting to take social emotional learning out of schools, character education covers much of the same ground.

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Florida Watch: What Happened to Black History Month?

Many teachers entered the school year understandably apprehensive, as the education system and autonomy they once knew had been destabilized. This past February, another unsettling roadblock appeared: the complications involved in teaching Black history.  

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Teachers and Students Need Culturally Relevant Education

As a mom, Black woman and educator that has taught thousands of students over the course of my 20-year career, I feel deeply that reaching students via who they are is paramount to teaching and learning. 

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children racing outside a school.

Rethinking The Racial Achievement Gap

Instead of racial achievement gaps, Ian Rowe says we might make more progress if we focus on the gaps to 100-percent proficiency.

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Teacher giving classroom instruction.

Report: LIFO Policies Threaten Teacher-Diversity Gains

A report says districts across the country are making progress in recruiting teachers of color, but that progress is threatened by LIFO policies.

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Students working in school.

The Most Underutilized Resource in Schools – Families

Investing in family-school partnerships requires no new staff, but requires new mindsets.

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Hey Shawnta! As an English teacher, what do I need to know about ChatGPT?

Hey Shawnta! How Do I Tell My Principal That I Don’t Want to Sponsor an After-School Activity?

As educators, we don’t have to solve every problem. You don’t have to sponsor this club. Students will know if you really want to be there or not.

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These Educators Teach Black History Way Outside the Box

Innovative teachers within and outside traditional public schools are setting the standard for a more expansive and empowering view of Black history than many students typically receive.

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Black History Must Include African Math History

Math has always held crucial importance throughout the continent of Africa, but this fact hasn’t been reinforced in schools and colleges elsewhere. 

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