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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

History 382
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How We Can Honor Indigenous Values in Our Teaching Without Appropriating the Culture

Edsurge

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. When I was a student, I struggled to see my people represented in curricula, so when I design Spanish and social studies classes, I work to decolonize my lessons and reclaim Indigenous history.

Culture 209
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Building Better Rubrics: Empowering Learners Through Effective Rubric Design

Catlin Tucker

The consistent use of rubrics can help to promote higher levels of self-awareness, a culture of learning and growth, and ensure that assessments are accurate, transparent, and meaningful. Rubrics also provide students with feedback, helping them understand their strengths and areas where they need to improve.

Fairness 545
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Honoring Black History Month by Celebrating Black STEM Leaders with Career Readiness Resources for Students from the STEM Careers Coalition

eSchool News

and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – is connecting students to a curated collection of dynamic careers content celebrating Black leaders in STEM during Black History Month and beyond. The array of on-demand resources and an engaging event both introduce and deepen students’ connections to STEM through real-world content.

STEM 246
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Gale Primary Sources Release New Archives Dedicated to Underrepresented Histories

eSchool News

These latest archives from Gale promote open dialogue and teach critical thinking skills that inspire change and cross-cultural awareness. “No We are actively working on several projects that will provide a greater representation of the history of minority groups like these.”. Our work to bring these stories to life is ongoing at Gale.

History 173
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How Digital Skills Can Promote Cultural Literacy and Create Pathways to Equity

Edsurge

For instruction that yields cultural literacy, we most often look to language arts and social sciences. With Google's Applied Digital Skills as his foundation, Hicks prioritizes culturally relevant teaching through the vehicle of computer science. We really need to make everyone’s culture part of the conversation.

Culture 174
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Why Our Trauma-Informed Teaching Must Be More Culturally Responsive

Edsurge

In order to truly address trauma, we must also consider both the cultural experiences and socioeconomic inequities that impact our students. In my experience, teachers who have the most success with their Native students take into consideration these cultural strengths during their planning and instruction.

Culture 205