Khushi Gupta
In a recent column for The Washington Post, humorist Alexandra Petri made a bold endorsement for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Titled “It Has Fallen to Me, the Humor Columnist, to Endorse Kamala Harris for President,” Petri humorously highlighted the newspaper’s decision not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 election, citing the … Read more
In my role as the school library media specialist and enrichment teacher at Garfield Elementary School, I was researching student-centered robotics products for K-2 students last year when my school won a grant from Montclair State University. Montclair State University Professional Resources in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) was working with the New Jersey Department of … Read more
Trump advisor Stephen Miller delivered a speech last night asserting that “America is for Americans and Americans only.” This xenophobic statement presents an opportunity for us to engage our students in exploring the question, “Who is an American?” While language barriers may pose a challenge for my ELL Newcomer class, I have previously conducted a … Read more
It’s 11 a.m. on a weekday, and I am grocery shopping with my two children, at the time ages 8 and 10. I give them each a shopping list to complete on their own, and they push a child-sized cart around the store and pick up the items on the list. We regroup at the … Read more
Students like Wing and Semsel, who have utilized their college’s resources and faculty members for guidance and support, are setting themselves up for success in their future careers. While their experiences may differ, their sense of confidence in their education and preparation for life after college is a common theme. It is interesting to note … Read more
Measuring The Business Impact Of Learning Should Be A Common Practice Across Organizations The primary goal of any learning program should be to have a significant impact on employees and achieve business objectives. But how can you determine if your training strategy is meeting expectations and providing the highest ROI? This eBook provides an in-depth … Read more
Eight-foot gates surround Del Sol High School in Oxnard in 2023. Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource The shooting in September at Apalachee High School in Georgia, which left two students and two teachers dead and nine people wounded, was the latest in a line of multiple-casualty shootings at schools in the United States. Given the … Read more
Host Mike Palmer delves deep into the issue of the “some college, no degree” crisis with Terah Crews, the CEO of ReUp Education. A staggering 41 million American adults – approximately 1 in 6 – have some college credits but have not completed their degree. Crews makes a compelling case that neglecting this population only … Read more
Overall, the issue of unauthorized employment and the use of programs like E-Verify is complex and intertwined with broader economic and demographic challenges facing the United States. While some politicians advocate for mandatory E-Verify as a solution to curb illegal immigration, many businesses and experts argue that the current system, flawed as it may be, … Read more
TINLEY PARK, Ill.— Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the national teacher recognition program, Heroes of the Classroom, presented by Kleenex®. Heroes of the Classroom — commemorating 100 years of strength with Kleenex Brand Tissues — recognizes K-12 teachers for their hard work, resilience, and … Read more