by: Michael Burke And Amy DiPierro This story was originally published by EdSource. Sign up for their daily newsletter The U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday it is ending a grant program for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and several similar programs, a decision expected to sap funding from California colleges and universities that are eligible for extra federal dollars because they […]
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Back to School Read Alouds for Upper Elementary
This collection of books highlights the many ways young people navigate school, friendship, challenges, and self-discovery. From Emily’s cupcake adventures and Mindy Kim’s creative snack business to Frankie Sparks’ inventive ideas for a class pet, readers see how kids use teamwork, creativity, and persistence to solve problems. Stories like Very Bad at Math and Dive […]
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American Laoshī: Lessons in Patience, Power, and a Boy Named Jerry
Arrival in Beijing: Teaching Without a Map Day one in China proved to be tougher than I expected. Commissioned to teach a class of first-graders English in the capital city, Beijing, I planned my teaching methods based on my years of experience in America. I created lessons “flawlessly” devoted to teaching Chinese kids English, even […]
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Federal Funding is Non-Negotiable: What educators said about withholding dollars
This summer, when the Trump administration withheld billions of dollars in federal funding from schools, education advocates and state officials sounded the alarm. These funds, intended to support summer and after-school programs for migrant students, English learners, and underserved communities, have yet to be distributed, despite being authorized in a continuing resolution passed in March […]
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From school corridors to classrooms: rethinking parental involvement in early literacy
As both an educator and a parent navigating two distinct school environments – first as a volunteer instructor in South Bend, Indiana, and later as a parent at Oak Street Elementary in Falls Church, Virginia – I’ve come to recognize that parental involvement in early literacy is as nuanced as it is essential. From informal […]
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Why classroom placement matters: Lessons from a decade in Special Education
Ten years ago, I followed a fascination with how children think, feel, and learn into the world of special education. Since then, working across public school districts has been a journey full of challenges, growth, and purpose. And what a ride it’s been. Over the past decade, I have had the pleasure of encountering some […]
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Assistive Technology to support reading using Google Read & Write
Imagine it is the last hour of the day. You have given directions for the students to start on their class reading assignment, but all of a sudden, you see 5 students raising their hands. You go over and address one student, and then another student raises their hand. Now you are overwhelmed because you […]
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Good Character Education is Good Education
“A child is the only known substance from which a responsible adult can be made.” –Tom Lickona, Raising Good Children The University School of Milwaukee (USM), where I am the Middle School Head, has a core set of values that we refer to as The Common Trust. Our core values are respect, trust, honesty, fairness, […]