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Educators face mounting challenges navigating political and social discourse, and this fall will test them. Abby Reisman offers 4 ways to open classroom conversations.
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Topics like the upcoming presidential election may lead to difficult discussions in communities and classrooms. Jonathan Zimmerman offers advice on how to facilitate constructive dialogue among your students.
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A teen in gym clothes holding a football stands in the entrance to a stadium looking out onto the field.
Diana Wildermuth provides some pointers for parents and caregivers to help their student athletes navigate the college recruiting process.
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Dr. Howard Stevenson is seated in front of a high school classroom, facing students who are out of focus in the foreground. He appears relaxed and casual, resting his hands in his lap. He is wearing a grey suit with a purple tie and is listening to one of the students off-camera who is sharing an experience.
Helping students who feel under threat is one of the hardest things a teacher or administrator can do. Howard Stevenson offers some ideas for creating safer spaces for students and educators alike.
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A young teacher in a suit sits at a desk in front of a chalkboard covered with mathematical equations. He has his hands covering his face in a gesture of exhaustion or frustration. The desk has thick stacks of books, papers, a binder and a microscope. He looks tired and overwhelmed.
According to a 2022 Gallup poll, teaching is among the most stressful occupations. Kandi Wiens, a researcher who studies burnout and emotional intelligence, shares some advice to help educators prioritize self-care and stress management.
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How do you create learning environments that accommodate, and celebrate, all of your students' different backgrounds?
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Arming students with critical thinking skills is essential in this digital era. But how do we do that?
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Educators are all too familiar with the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP. It's known as the nation's report card– and as a country, our grades are dropping.
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K-12 educators have the highest burnout rates of any segment of the U.S. workforce. We chat with two experts to help explore burnout's root causes, repercussions, and remedies.
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Marsha Richardson shares her insights for parents and teachers.
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