WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Sunlight streaming in from giant windows behind her, Gabrielle Fomby began to tell the six other students seated near her about an experience in fourth grade science class that shaped her view of her skin color for years. “We were sitting criss-cross applesauce,” recounted Fomby, a sophomore at Louisville’s Bellarmine University. “And…
There has never been a time in my life when I needed the services of a doctor or lawyer that I did not first check their credentials. As an educated person, I pride myself on performing my due diligence when searching for practitioners because I want to ensure they have the proper schooling and experience…
China’s internet regulator has launched a campaign to crack down on “unauthorized” use of language online, in a move experts say is a bid to stem the widespread use of slang and abbreviations by Generation Z on social media.The Cyberspace Administration of China will take steps to “rectify the chaos of the irregular use of…
As a language learner, how often do you reflect critically on your psycho-social purposes for learning? As a language user, how often do you consider the impact of your expression and its role in promoting harmony and justice? As a language teacher, how often do you teach with the intention of building peace? As a…
SAN MATEO, Calif./PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of Education has approved the IXL Diagnostic as an alternative assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments. Educators throughout the state can now administer the diagnostic as a beginning-of-year and mid-year assessment to measure students’ overall grade-level proficiency…
We all hear about the importance of practicing gratitude, particularly around this time of year. If you celebrate Thanksgiving, you are likely to go around the table and say what you are grateful for before digging in to your mashed potatoes. Beyond Thanksgiving, you may have heard the advice that you should write gratitude lists,…
By Lorraine Akemann, Marketing and Outreach, Khan Academy Kids Wondering what to do with the kids over winter break? Plan ahead with our free winter coloring pages for kids. These five festive scenes will spark winter wonder for little learners. You can also find these pages in the free Khan Academy Kids app all winter…
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It’s common for students to introduce themselves to reading specialist Belkys Benison as a “non-reader.” Students come into her classroom angry, anxious or feeling incapable because of their struggles in the classroom. These kinds of student reactions reflect how students are made to feel about themselves. That’s why she makes sure to acknowledge their feelings,…
The weather outside is frightful, but new books are so delightful! The weather outside is frightful, but new books are so delightful! Deals & Shopping, Book Lists, Reading We Are Teachers