Teaching & Learning
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Social Studies
Opinion
Approaching EAD’s New Civics Roadmap With Eyes Wide Open
The Roadmap could have much to offer for improving civics and history instruction, but much will depend on how its aims are implemented.
Curriculum
The Dr. Seuss Controversy: What Educators Need to Know
The business that manages Dr. Seuss' work and legacy will cease publishing six books due to racist stereotypes and offensive content.
College & Workforce Readiness
Student Interest in Health-Care Careers Takes Off During Pandemic
The coronavirus crisis is boosting a trend toward health-care and medical pathways. The challenge is getting students hands-on training.
Teaching
Opinion
We 'Can Lower Expectations & Still Have High Standards' in Hybrid Teaching
Four educators make recommendations for effective hybrid teaching, including how to use "stations."
Teaching
Opinion
'Virtual, Hybrid, & Concurrent Are Three Words I Never Expected to Use'
Four educators write what they've learned about hybrid teaching, such as not being afraid to quickly change a lesson when it isn't working.
Assessment
How Two Years of Pandemic Disruption Could Shake Up the Debate Over Standardized Testing
Moves to opt out of state tests and change how they're given threaten to reignite fights over high-stakes assessments.
Teaching
Opinion
'Give Yourself Grace' as You Teach Concurrently
Three teachers continue a special series supporting educators moving from full-time distance learning to a hybrid model.
2021-2022 Teacher (Districtwide)
Dallas, TX, US
Great Oaks AmeriCorps Fellow August 2021 - June 2022
New York City, New York (US)
Elementary Teacher
Madison, Wisconsin
US Engineering Instructor
Dallas, Texas
College & Workforce Readiness Thanks to COVID-19, High Schoolers' Job Prospects Are Bleak. Here's How Schools Can HelpThe economic fallout from COVID-19 is speeding up workforce changes and vulnerable students are at greater risk of falling behind.
Curriculum Opinion The Overlooked Support Teachers Are Missing: A Coherent CurriculumHere’s the research on how districts can improve instructional systems—which was already a challenge in the best of times.
Assessment A Plan for Standardized Test Scores During the Pandemic Has Gotten States' AttentionA testing expert says his idea would provide helpful data with key context, but said other measures about student well-being are crucial.
Teaching Opinion It's Like 'Teaching Two Classes at Once'Four educators provide technical advice and instructional strategies to use when teaching the same class simultaneously online and in person.
Social Studies New National Civics Guidelines Carve a Middle Path for Teachers in a Polarized ClimateIn U.S. schools, history and civics are both neglected and controversial. Can a new set of guidelines help?
Teaching Opinion 'Hybrid Teaching Is Multitasking to the Umpteenth Degree'Four educators offer advice to those of us who are just beginning "concurrent" teaching as we return to the physical classroom.
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Teaching
Webinar
Tips for Better Hybrid Learning: Ask the Experts What Works
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Teaching Opinion Strategies for Teaching Students Online & Face to Face at the Same TimeFour educators share how they are teaching students simultaneously online and in the physical classroom.
Teaching Opinion Remote Learning Makes Time Management Even HarderBlaming students for bad use of time is like blaming them for poor reading, write two veteran teacher coaches.
Teaching Profession Q&A Nation's Top Teachers Discuss the Post-Pandemic Future of the ProfessionDespite the difficulties this school year brought, the four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year award say they're hopeful.
Social Studies Opinion A Recipe for Young Historians of Black HistoryThere are five simple ingredients to create a Black history club that will engage elementary-age students in research and celebration, writes kindergarten teacher Dawnavyn James.
Teaching Opinion The 10 Zoom Commandments for Elementary School TeachersRemote learning can feel like trying to play soccer on the moon, but there still are basic principles of teaching we can cling to, writes Justin Minkel.
Social Studies Opinion How I Fell in Love With Black HistoryTo understand current events you must understand what’s happened with Black people throughout American history, says educator Jania Hoover in a video.
Leadership
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Distance Learning Best Practices
Quiz Yourself: How much do you know about best practices for distance learning?
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English-Language Learners
Spotlight
Spotlight on Bilingualism and Remote Learning - Second Edition
In this Second Edition Spotlight, evaluate how schools will measure learning loss for English-learners and more.