I have deaf students in my class, and people always say, “It must be really quiet where you work!’ Hahahaha…no. I’m a teacher of the deaf and an educational sign language interpreter. I am certified in both and have college degrees in both fields. Most of my thirty-year career has been at the middle and […]
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Posted inAdult Learning
Navigating Education’s New Normal: The Power of a Rotational Hybrid Learning Model As a Multidimensional Solution
Remote learning during the pandemic revealed significant limitations and lasting effects on student learning. Contemplating the reintroduction of elements related to remote learning can evoke post-traumatic stress for educators, parents, and students alike. However, it is crucial to recognize its efficacy was compromised due to the abrupt transition, where nearly 93% of teachers had never […]
Posted inHistory
The History of Memorial Day: Honoring the Fallen
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a time of remembrance and reflection for the brave men and women who have died in military service to the United States. This federal holiday, often associated with the beginning of summer, barbecues, and parades, holds a deep and solemn significance in the nation’s history. […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum
Replay: Trends in Special Education: Rethinking Supports in a Post-COVID World
Are you seeking innovative ways to support students receiving special education services in school and at the district levels? Join our engaging webinar and delve into the world of evidence-based solutions to close the achievement gaps for our students serviced with IEPs and 504s. Explore how these collaborative supports can help propel your students forward. […]
Posted inAsk a Teacher
Viral meme student graduates high School
Viral memes always make us laugh, and sometimes they make us proud. In the case of Jaycob Linsey, we met him when he was dancing in the chair at Ron Clark Academy in 2018. Yesterday, he graduated from Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School in Southwest Atlanta. Therell High School Class of 2024 graduated with 211 […]
Posted inMental Health
Biden-Harris administration announce new initiatives focused on school-based mental health services
The Biden-Harris administration has announced new initiatives to increase access to school-based mental health services for students, including increased funding and additional staff training. “Today’s announcements affirm the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued commitment to tackling our youth mental health crisis,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “We know students are more likely to access mental […]
Posted inToday in History
Today in History: Brown v. Board of Education
In this milestone decision, the Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. It signaled the end of legalized racial segregation in the schools of the United States, overruling the “separate but equal” principle set forth in the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case. On May 17, 1954, U.S. Supreme Court Justice […]
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National Women’s Law Center files two complaints against districts in Georgia and Florida
Yesterday, the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) filed two complaints with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), urging an investigation into Georgia’s Cobb County School District and Florida’s Collier County Public School District. The complaint alleges that both districts have created a hostile environment for students through practices that include censoring […]