As a classroom teacher of 35 years, I find myself challenged to create relevance with the subject matter in my math classroom in our ever-changing world. The topics of today’s youth and the scenarios they are going to encounter in the “real world” are foreign and seem somewhat out of reach to me. As Kristen […]
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AI in the Classroom: The impact on student development
“What does ‘nucleation’ mean?” I asked Josh (not his real name) after I handed him back his write-up on his class presentation. “Uh… I don’t really know Mr. T,” Josh responded. He grinned as he immediately realized he was caught. “Why is that concept in your presentation on Mentos in Soda then?” I asked. Josh […]
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I’d Like to Report Some DEI
The following is my DEI report to the Department of Education: There’s now a webpage on the US Department of Education’s website asking for folks to report cases of DEI. Some folks are looking to embrace these anti-DEI measures. A recent oped in my area even asked teachers to help Trump dismantle DEI measures in […]
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New rule immediately stops undocumented immigrants from accessing Head Start
On July 10, Head Start providers nationwide were notified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that they must now verify children’s citizenship and immigration status before enrollment, a policy that could prevent some families from accessing the program. Head Start, a program dedicated to promoting school readiness among low-income children, supports more […]
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New Colorado law mandates black history in K-12 public schools
In early June, Governor Jared Polis signed into law legislation to establish statewide Black history education standards in Colorado’s public K-12 schools. HB25-1149, sponsored by Representative Regina English, D-Colorado Springs, and Senator Tony Exum, Sr., D-Colorado Springs, requires the Colorado Department of Education to develop a standard K-12 curriculum for Black history and cultural studies […]
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Preserving Heritage Languages: Why it matters for families and identity
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 […]
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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 […]
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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:🖊️ […]