5 More Things A Teacher Says Educators (& Others) Should Know is the headline of one of my recent Education Week columns. 5 things a veteran teacher (that’s me!) says educators, researchers, and others should know. About The Author
Edward Hanapole is the leader of the media and entertainment practice at Alvarez and Marsal. With experience in various media sectors such as education, publishing, and broadcast, he offers a unique perspective in his conversation with host Mike Palmer. They delve into how media companies are adjusting to direct-to-consumer models in the wake of the … Read more
Key points: The “Meet the Teacher” events have taken place. The supply lists have been checked off. The classroom rules have been stapled into take-home folders. School is officially back in session–and family engagement is strong. This is important: Research shows when parents and caregivers are involved in their children’s schooling, students show higher academic … Read more
Jonathan V. Last writes at The Bulwark, the always interesting gathering spot for Never Trumpers. He wrote that he has been stewing about the intervention of Jeff Bezos, billionaire owner of The Washington Post, to stop the editorial board from endorsing Kamala. after Bezos locked the editorial, three of the 10-member editorial board stepped down. … Read more
Satellite images analyzed by BBC Verify show damage to multiple military sites in Iran from Israeli air strikes on Saturday. They include sites that experts say were used for missile production and air defense, including one previously linked to Iran’s nuclear program. Satellite imagery following the Israeli strikes reveals damage to buildings at what experts … Read more
There’s no barrier that we can’t bust through. And the reality is, there are some constraints that are just constraints.” While she still believes in overcoming obstacles, she’s learned that “sometimes you just have to acknowledge them, and then work around them. And that’s okay. That’s still progress.” Today, Casalan is back at work and … Read more
Reuters Israel has conducted what it termed as “precise and targeted” airstrikes on Iran in response to the series of missile strikes launched by Tehran against Israel earlier this month. This marks the latest in a series of back-and-forth exchanges between the two nations that have raised concerns of a potential regional conflict. While Iran … Read more
When Penguin bought the rights to Al Pacino’s memoir in 2022 for $5m, it raised questions about the true value of Hollywood celebrity autobiography at a time when most stars happily spill sanctioned life highlights for free on social media. Yet it seems there remains a considerable premium on the value of stories from those … Read more
As we continue to evolve and grow, SparkNC remains committed to putting learners at the center of everything we do. By listening to feedback, making adjustments, and constantly striving to improve, we are creating a truly unique and innovative learning experience for our Spark Scholars. We believe that by empowering students to take control of … Read more
American cinema tends to be more commercial, with big budget films and a focus on entertainment, while European cinema often explores more artistic and diverse themes. Of course, there are exceptions on both sides. I really loved L’Avenir [released in English as Things to Come] – your performance is superb and it’s clearly a very … Read more