What we do know is that high-poverty schools face a bigger cliff, that more federal money won’t be forthcoming, and that school budgets will be shaped both by districts’ own financial decisions and those made by state politicians. How precisely this plays out could affect classrooms and students for years to come. Here, Chalkbeat offers … Read more
In a report released Thursday, Republicans on the House Education and Workforce Committee called for “strong federal protections,” which they say are needed to ensure that all college students can realize their rights to free speech. “The worst kept secret in American postsecondary education is the long-standing and pervasive degradation of First Amendment rights,” the … Read more
How does it feel for you to decipher written medical information? Auto-repair guidance? Directions in a challenging pastry recipe? If you don’t have experience in these areas, it can take a lot more effort to make sense of what you read, even if you’re easily able to decode all the words—but any background knowledge you … Read more
Leveraging Chatbots In Learning Management Systems Have you ever wondered about a universe where your questions are met with instant, tailored responses, regardless of the time or topic? If yes, then today it’s possible due to chatbots. When chatbots are built into Learning Management Systems (LMSs), you can get answers to your questions at any … Read more
by TeachThought Staff Many labels describe the ethos and characteristics of specific times in history. The Dark Ages. The Renaissance. The Age of Enlightenment. In a sign of the times, we’ve browsed, texted, and Google’d our way through the Information Age, using autocomplete search terms, algorithm-driven search results, and skimming search snippets to identify credible … Read more
Grades represent more than just content mastery. Many teachers factor in attendance, participation and effort in calculating a final grade. It’s possible that even math teachers are weighing soft skills more heavily with the increasing popularity of social-emotional learning. Or, perhaps high schools have watered down the content in math courses and students are genuinely … Read more
15 John Dewey Quotes On Education, Experience, And Teaching by TeachThought Staff John Dewey (1859-1952) was an influential American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer who worked to help develop the concept of pragmatism, a philosophical perspective emphasizing the practical consequences of ideas. Who was John Dewey? Considered one of the founders of modern publication in … Read more
But it doesn’t feel like a traditional school, either. The walls are painted soft greens, blues, and purples, and the corners are rounded. There is a nook under the staircase where students can go if they’re feeling overwhelmed. The windows are oversized, letting in plenty of natural light, with benches underneath where students can sit. … Read more
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As summer fades into the sunset, it’s time to celebrate the autumn equinox. Fall is the season of apples, pumpkin spice, cinnamon swirls, and leaf peeping. Temperatures drop and daylight saving ends, bringing gentle breezes and cozy nights. Set the tone with your students by sharing some of our favorite fall quotes in the classroom. … Read more