Balancing Act: Preserving Children’s Rights in the Digital Age
As policymakers increasingly wade into regulating children’s access to and use of online technologies, the time has come for a national conversation about youth rights in the digital age. Requiring thoughtful content filters and age-appropriate design that encourages digital citizenship will be far more effective in the long run than sweeping restrictions.
What Self-Reflection, Peer Evaluation, and Assessment Looks Like in Action in Early Elementary
By: Jenny Pieratt. The Founder and President of CraftED Curriculum tackles how to begin teaching self-reflection, peer evaluation, and assessment in early elementary.
Esports: Sports Continue to Play On
As social distancing guidelines remain in place, Montour School District's Esports team continues to practice safe social distancing through virtual Esports.
Teaching American Values in a Time of Protest
William discusses how schools must play a vital role in helping to inform an engaged citizenry and rising generation of civic-minded students.
How Lessons of the Past Can Help Design a More Equitable Future for all Students
By: Aaliyah Samuel. Aaliyah shares recommendations that can help guide all of us in paving the way for a more equitable future in education.
Teachers Need Synchronized Edtech in 2021 More Than Ever
Project Unicorn's Educator Toolkit is a great resource for giving educators an entry into data interoperability.
Student Voice: My Goal Is to Change the Face of the Healthcare Profession
By: Kaci Anderson. At a time when the healthcare industry is sorely in need of diversity, career preparation programs for high school students of all backgrounds are key.
School Vaccine Hub Publishes Curricular Resources for Teachers to Help Students Learn About COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
The argument-centered curriculum of the Vaccine Hub encourages students to respectfully explore the root causes of disbelief and distrust in science,.
It’s Time To Reimagine the K-12 Content Map
By: Antonia Rudenstine. What if the purpose of school were not assimilation, or social reproduction, but liberation? In the spirit of centering the lived experiences, identities, and needs of young people, reDesign is convening 250 content experts across 25 disciplines, with diverse backgrounds, funds of knowledge, perspectives, and geolocations to redefine the “canon” of K-12 content.
Rating the Value of Higher Education
There is a new way to think about the contribution of higher education--both for individuals and communities. Tom explores how equitable value can serve a higher purpose, particularly for underrepresented groups.