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
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
(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) Only a quarter of federally funded education innovations benefited students, report says is the headline of a Hechinger Report article It documents a federal program financially supporting 172 “innovative” programs, and it wasn’t very … Read more
In a time when 1 in 5 students face bullying, it is more important than ever to equip young people with the skills to stand up against these injustices. Traditional approaches like “tell a teacher” have been helpful, but they are not sufficient to address the complex dynamics of bullying today. Students need practical skills … Read more
Mike Palmer takes us on a fast-paced journey through the recent ASU+GSV Summit and AIR Show in San Diego. We feel the excitement of the events as Mike shares his immediate thoughts and exclusive information fresh from the scene. The AI Revolution Show gave us a fascinating look at the new AI-powered products that aim … Read more
Paula Merrigan’s transitional kindergarten class is filled with pint-sized pupils who often refer to her as mom or grandma due to the strong bond she has with them. Merrigan prioritizes warmth in her interactions with the children, greeting them with a smile each morning, providing one-on-one attention throughout the day, and offering praise, hugs, and … Read more
Almost daily at the public elementary school she attended in Montgomery County, Maryland, Stephanie heard comments about her weight. Kids in her fifth-grade class called her “fatty” instead of her name, she recalled; others whispered, “Do you want a cupcake?” as she walked by. One classmate spread a rumor that she had diabetes. Stephanie was … Read more
A Minnesota school district has barred a police officer from serving as a substitute teacher following a series of actions deemed “racially harmful,” including reenacting the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis officer. The officer had been placed at Woodbury High School as a substitute English teacher, but has since been banned from district … Read more