Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have divergent views on education and the federal government’s role in shaping it. Today, voters will decide on a president and their educational agenda. Trump’s campaign promises include radical changes such as abolishing the Department of Education, withholding federal funding from states that protect transgender students, and advocating for school … Read more
How often have you heard someone say: “I’m just not a math person?” People are reluctant to say they are illiterate but proud to share their low math identity. We tend to think of math as a subject that’s accessible only to certain types of people. But that’s a false assumption, and it’s holding back … Read more
I have tried about nine new things this school year, and they have all been successful. While I have made mistakes in the past, this year seems to be going smoothly. I will share new ideas for next year in a future post. Providing a bowl of fruit for students each day has been a … Read more
Many of us who worked with high school students after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn race-conscious admissions cannot claim to be surprised by the news of declining enrollment among Black and Latinx students at many college campuses, especially those considered competitive for admission. We saw this coming. Last year, we witnessed numerous highly … Read more
Department of Education scrutinize states that give in-state tuition to undocumented students and withhold federal funding from institutions that offer such tuition rates. These proposals could have a significant impact on undocumented students seeking higher education in the U.S. If implemented, they could make it even more difficult for these students to access affordable education … Read more
Encampments are lining the street that runs along Virgil Middle School’s lower field in Los Angeles County on November 30, 2022. Credit: Kate Sequeira / EdSource Homelessness and housing are at the center of political, policy, and budget conversations across California, with indelible images of tents on sidewalks and people struggling against addiction and mental … Read more
With each passing year, we learn more about how a changing climate can impact our lives. In California, two significant issues stand out: the increase in bigger, more destructive wildfires and the long-term threats to our valuable water supply. Fortunately, there are proven solutions to address these challenges, allowing us to shift our focus to … Read more
This story originally appeared on the University of Georgia’s site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In the United States, English is … Read more
(I am republishing my top posts from the first half of the year. You can view the full list here) Two years ago, I wrote a post titled “New Study Finds That The Presence Of Immigrant Students In Schools Helps Everybody, But Totally Misses Obvious Reason.” It discussed a significant study that highlighted a … Read more
DePaul University in Illinois has a unique program called the Chicago Quarter, which is a required course for all incoming first-year students. This program aims to introduce students to the city of Chicago, its history, culture, and people through experiential learning excursions. The course is divided into two tracks: Discover Chicago and Explore Chicago. Discover … Read more