Language loss poses a significant threat to the preservation of culture and indigenous knowledge worldwide. It is estimated that nearly 40% of the world’s 7000 languages are endangered. When a language is lost, it results in the erasure of cultural and traditional knowledge along with it. The growing trend of multilingualism in various parts of […]
Instruction & Curriculum
Oklahoma Department of Education to introduce new assessment for incoming educators from ‘woke’ states
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is introducing a new initiative to assess educators who are relocating to the state from other states with ” progressive education policies”. According to State Superintendent Ryan Walters, the assessment will evaluate teachers’ knowledge in areas such as U.S. Civics, Constitutional Principles, American History, and the biological differences between […]
Amazon Prime Days are here for educators
Amazon Prime Days are HERE (July 8-11), and if there’s one thing educators love more than coffee and flair pens—it’s a good DEAL. Whether you’re stocking your classroom, refreshing your home office, or just rewarding yourself for surviving another year of organized chaos, now’s the time to click “add to cart” without guilt. We’re talking:🖊️ […]
Crayons & Capital: Teaching kids financial literacy through art
I’ve been teaching middle school for 3 years and college for 6. While these two levels can be quite different, commonalities are present. Whether a student is in junior high or a junior in higher ed, one often asks a similar question: “Why aren’t we taught about money in school?”. Regardless of program or area […]
From Classroom to Cruise Ship: Retired educator sets sail on a 15-Year ocean adventure
Sharon Lane, a 77-year-old retired foreign language teacher from Orange County, California, has turned her dream of ocean living into a full-blown reality. After decades of teaching high school students in Los Angeles and San Bernardino, she’s now taking a crash course in world travel aboard a cruise ship she’ll call home for the next […]
Congress Approves $930B in Medicaid Cuts—Schools Brace for Impact
In a narrow 218-214 vote on July 3, the House passed the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), enacting devastating Medicaid cuts that will impact school health services, especially in rural communities. Despite Republican control, Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) joined Democrats in opposing the bill. This […]
Daily Digest: July 3, 2025
The Daily Dispatch is our quick bites of real talk in education, every weekday. We publish every morning at 5:00 a.m., just in time for your daily coffee. Federal NewsBillions in approved federal K–12 education funds remain withheld by U.S. Department of Education (The Educator’s Room) GOP ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ threatens key services for […]
Teaching 102: Avoid Recess Issues? Go Play!
It’s a Friday, and you’ve got a terrific math lesson planned. All you need to do is move your group of math geniuses from where they line up after recess back to your classroom. But as you have been dreading, there’s another argument between two young men on the playground. What if someone hadn’t “started […]
