What Students Want From Their Teachers, in Their Own Words is the headline of one of my latest Education Week columns. Teachers should try to connect with their students so they know the teacher has their back. Here are some excerpts: What Students Want From Their Teachers, in Their Own Words is the headline of…
(I’m republishing posts on my My All-Time Favorite Posts list. This one appeared in 2018. You can see them all here) There is no shortage of “holier than thou” patronizing critiques of what they imagine the lifestyles of low-income people to be – with implementing work requirements for Medicaid just being the latest result (The…
The best way I can describe my very first semester of teaching online asynchronously is “emotionally agonizing.” Having taught students in brick-and-mortar classrooms for most of my 23-year tenure in education, I had grown accustomed to witnessing the positive impact human connection can have on the life trajectory of my community college students. After transitioning…
From bedtime stories to storytime on the classroom rug, read-alouds are a powerful educational tool for students across grade levels. Reading aloud can capture young people’s interest in stories and can help them process their emotions. Over 80% of children aged 6-14 who are read to said they love or like read-aloud time, according to…
More Downsizing at Beleaguered ETS Liam Knox Tue, 06/18/2024 – 03:00 PM The SAT administrator and owner of the GRE offered buyouts to most of its U.S. workforce Tuesday morning, kickstarting its second round of layoffs in under a year. Byline(s) Liam Knox More Downsizing at Beleaguered ETS Liam Knox Tue, 06/18/2024 – 03:00 PM The…
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Cyber Acoustics, the leading manufacturer of edtech for all classroom environments, will be showcasing its complete line of education solutions at ISTE 2024 in booth #776, including its newest USB-C offering, the AC-4014. The AC-4014 USB-C headset joins Cyber Acoustics’ extensive lineup of durable, affordable education headphones and headsets, offering a range of connectivity for…
MIND Education’s aim for ISTE2024 next week is to highlight innovations designed to make learning more interactive and impactful through classroom technology. Vice President of Content Creation Nigel Nisbet was gracious enough to dig in deeper as to what attendees can expect. In this interview, he emphasizes the importance of active student engagement and creative…
Since the 1990s, the South Korean government has encouraged Korean men, particularly those in rural areas, to marry women from overseas. However, the lives of these “marriage migrant” women are not easy, as they are often stigmatized, and there have been reports of domestic violence and abuse. Many come to South Korea not knowing the…
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