Ways to discuss school shootings with students after STEM School and UNCC
Essential question: What are the psychological and emotional effects of school shootings and active shooter drills on students and teachers?
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Six Resources That Look at the History and Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
Written by Kaitlin Smith, a marketing and Communcations Writer for Facing History and Ourselves.
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Equity Means Much More Than Money
We know now that equity isn’t simply a measure of access defined by dollars being spent.
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Responding to growing domestic terrorism amid California synagogue shooting
Essential question: Why is anti-Semitism increasing in the U.S.?
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Worthy Wage Day is not about wages. It’s about worth
AFT member Amy DuBois discusses the importance of fighting for a worthy wage as an early childhood educator and how she organizes others for action.
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How to Survive Spring Fever at School
From setting clear expectations to incorporating movement and interactive lessons, this blog offers practical tips to help teachers navigate the challenges of springtime distractions while maintaining focus and motivation.
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The Freedom to Teach
In this blog, Randi Weingarten speaks on trust, respect and the freedom to teach by developing a culture of collaboration in schools and districts, creating and maintaining proper teaching and learning conditions, and ensuring teachers have voice and agency befitting their profession.
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Get Carried Away at TEACH 2019
I’m a big planner. This is to say, I don’t get “carried away” very often. However, when I arrived at the 2017 TEACH Conference, I did just that, and I’d love to tell you some of the great ways you can enjoy the 2019 TEACH Conference (July 11-13) in Washington, D.C., and how to make the most of the pre-TEACH opportunities on July 10.
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Democratic 2020 candidates debate reparations
Essential question: How might the opinions of the 2020 candidates on the issue of reparations make a difference to voters?
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I’m a Teacher, R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I recently visited my alma mater, Wayne State University, to discuss an idea for mentoring education students.
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