- July 29, 2024
5 Ways to Teach Disability History in Social Studies Class
Lessons from Reform to Equal Rights and an accompanying online exhibit introduce students to this aspect of the Civil War through photos and writing by
Can Noticing “Glimmers” Reduce Parenting Stress?
Glimmers were first described by social worker and therapist Deb Dana in her 2018 book The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation.
35,000 More Public Servants See Their Student Loan Balances Reduced or Erased
Thousands more public servants will soon see their student loan balances reduced or erased, the Biden administration announced on Thursday. The relief is part of
Sonja Cherry-Paul Shares 5 Antiracist Practices to Transform Reading Instruction
Excerpted from Antiracist Reading Revolution: A Framework for Teaching Beyond Representation Toward Liberation by Sonja Cherry-Paul. Copyright (c) 2024 by Corwin Press, Inc. All rights
How to Strengthen School-Family Partnerships With Proven Strategies
Learning local history isn’t about fixing past wrongs, Harris said. It’s about honoring history and acknowledging harm, which builds “community credibility” and lays the groundwork
6 Strategies for Addressing Hate Speech and Microaggressions in Classrooms
Excerpted from Equity Now: Justice, Repair, and Belonging in Schools by Tyrone C. Howard. Copyright (c) 2024 by Corwin Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Hate
Social Media Is Fueling a Tween Skin Care Craze. Some Dermatologists Are Wary
Carol Cheng, a pediatric dermatologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, says she’s also seeing more kids and adolescents come in with rashes caused
How Postcards to Parents Can Help Schools Get Kids Back to Class
Espinoza said students who missed school were missing out on other benefits, too. “When a child is on campus, they’re learning to engage with peers,
New Studies of Online Tutoring Highlight Troubles With Attendance and Larger Tutoring Groups
However, online tutoring can be effective when students participate regularly. In this Northern California study, reading achievement increased substantially, in line with in-person tutoring, for
Are Some Children Really More Sensitive? Research Says Yes, But It Varies By Situation
Sensitive children often get a bad rap. They can be labeled as “difficult,” “dramatic” or “spoiled,” and often parents are blamed for coddling or over-accommodating