Each week, I publish a post or two containing three or four particularly useful resources on classroom instruction, and you can see them all here. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES ON INSTRUCTION IN 2022 – PART ONE. Here are this week’s picks: Cognitive load theory provides teachers with a means…
(I’m republishing posts on my My All-Time Favorite Posts list. This one appeared in 2016. You can see them all here) I’m a big advocate of teachers making a point to pronounce student names correctly (see The Best Resources On The Importance Of Correctly Pronouncing Student Names). I always do a lesson on names as…
Here are some recent useful posts and articles on educational policy issues (You might also be interested in seeing all my “Best” lists related to education policy here): Your guide to Proposition 2: Education bond is from The LA Times. RURAL REPUBLICANS ARE FIGHTING TO SAVE THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS is from The Atlantic. California…
“Because most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’” ~ Marcus Aurelius Summer is a great time to reflect on the last academic year. As you do, consider, for a moment, all the…
ATLANTA — Science teacher Daniel Thompson circulated among his sixth graders at Ron Clark Academy on a recent spring morning, spot checking their work and leading them into discussions about the day’s lessons on weather and water. He had a helper: As Thompson paced around the class, peppering them with questions, he frequently turned to…
Calling B.S. on the AI Education Future johnw@mcsweeneys.net Tue, 07/09/2024 – 02:50 PM The “queen of the internet” is full of something… Byline(s) John Warner Calling B.S. on the AI Education Future johnw@mcsweeneys.net Tue, 07/09/2024 – 02:50 PM The “queen of the internet” is full of something… Byline(s) John Warner Inside Higher Ed
I love talking to people about their career journeys. While each person’s story is unique, I often find that there’s a pattern in the way they tell them. They usually start with a childhood dream job that first inspired them, followed by their educational history, eventually leading them to their field of study. Many people…
Reading Time: 3 minutes How are teachers finding a better work-life balance through flexible working? From competing in international sports competitions to pursuing doctoral studies, these teacher stories showcase the transformative power of embracing flexibility in the education sector. Flexible working in schools is increasingly common and being explored by school leaders as a recruitment…
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The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute of Leadership, Equity, and Justice has released its latest report, “Reframing College: Mexican American Students, Higher Education, and Family Restorative Justice,” examining the impact of an early college program in San Luis, Arizona, that prepares Mexican American first-generation college-going students for success in postsecondary education by reshaping their perspectives through…