Tricia Shalka is an associate professor of higher education at the University of Rochester whose work explores the impacts of trauma on college student experiences. She is the author of Cultivating Trauma-Informed Practice in Student Affairs (Routledge).
A high school teacher in Seminole County has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation after making politically charged comments in class following the recent election results. The teacher, who works at Lake Brantley High School, reportedly warned her students, “If you are not white, you are going to be in trouble over the … Read more
At least, for now, I’m going to make this a weekly feature which will highlight additions to THE BEST NEW – & FREE – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS THAT COULD BE USED IN THE CLASSROOM. Here are the latest: Create music with the AI Jukebox. Mentimeter now has an AI tool to create presentations, but I … Read more
Every week, I share a post or two featuring three or four valuable resources on classroom instruction, which you can find all listed here. You can also explore all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here. Here are the top picks for this week: “The Case Against Grading Homework” is an article from Edutopia that … Read more
At present, I have decided to turn this into a weekly feature that will showcase new and free artificial intelligence tools that could be utilized in the classroom. The latest additions include: – The Brisk Teaching extension for Chrome, which provides easy access to various AI tools, directly from where you are already working. – … 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
Each week, I share a post or two featuring three or four valuable resources for classroom instruction, all of which can be found here. Additionally, you can access all of my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here. Here are the highlights for this week: “I don’t know” doesn’t have to be the end of inquiry! … Read more
Teaching English Language Learner (ELL) newcomers can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the main challenges is the constant influx of new students, each with their own unique academic backgrounds and home languages. However, these challenges are balanced by the assets these students bring, such as life experiences and a strong desire to learn. … Read more
I recently watched an Instagram reel of a girl tandem jumping. I can’t stop thinking about it. She is stuck at the start, her whole body tight, her eyes darting back and forth. She’s terrified. Less than one minute later, she is grinning ear-to-ear, laughing, arms outstretched and soaring! How did this shift happen? As … Read more
Credit: Sarah Tully/EdSource This is the fourth in a series of stories on the challenges impacting California’s efforts to offer high-quality instruction to all 4-year-olds by 2025. Transitional kindergarten for all 4-year-olds has been promoted as a way to increase declining enrollment and provide universal preschool. However, a major obstacle is that some districts lack … Read more