A focus on disrupting, eliminating, and restricting programs that have historically been in public schools. Donald J. Trump is set to serve a second presidential term, and with both chambers of Congress likely under Republican leadership—pending the final decision on the House—the future of U.S. education may undergo significant changes. Throughout the campaign trail, Trump […]
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Thinking Classrooms: A Book, An Idea, A Call To Action in Math Classrooms!
The phrase thinking classrooms has stormed the field of math education in the past year or so. From networking events to classrooms, book talks to conferences, that phrase keeps surfacing! So, what’s all the buzz? Institutional Norms Versus Classroom Norms The book Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl quietly hit the market in Fall 2020. […]
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Seminole County Teacher Placed on Leave After Controversial Classroom Comments on Election Results
A Seminole County high school teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation after making politically charged comments in class following the recent election results. The teacher, who works at Lake Brantley High School, reportedly warned her students, “If you are not white, you are going to be in trouble over the next […]
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Classic Literature, Blockbusters, and Higher Reader Engagement – The Magic Lasso!
By R. S. Hill As a high school English teacher in Tucson, Arizona, I work at one of the most diverse schools in the state. Most days, I stand before an apathetic, though inquisitive, audience and try to convince—no, sell—15 to 18-year-olds on the radical idea that reading old texts like the Iliad, Beowulf, and […]
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The Decoding Threshold: Measuring the roots of older students’ reading difficulties
Despite the expectation that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to face challenges with reading well into upper elementary school and beyond. A recent study, commissioned by the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), has revealed a troubling trend: 44% of grade 3–8 teachers report that their students frequently have […]
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The Day America’s Educational System Dies
…With only days left until Americans determine the next leader of the free world, it is incumbent upon educators to have serious talks with the people in their communities to ensure they understand the importance of the Department of Education and what the country stands to lose in its absence. As we continue to hear […]
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Opinion: Donald Trump Needs Some School Shooter Training
Former President Donald Trump has nearly been assassinated by two deranged white Republicans with guns-twice. A third instance looked scary, too. Trump has become so worried about it in recent days that he has even asked for a military helicopter. Many people who support Trump seem to believe that the core issue isn’t guns, nor […]
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From Fear to Fun: 10 Simple Hacks to Bring Joy Back into Your Classroom
I recently watched an Instagram reel of a gal tandem jumping. I can’t quit thinking about it. She is stuck at the start, her whole body tight, her eyes darting back and forth. She’s terrified. Less than one minute later, she is grinning ear-to-ear, laughing, arms outstretched and soaring! How did this shift happen? As […]