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Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that

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Teaching culturally responsive computer science. She embeds culturally responsive lessons in her classes, talking about “what happens if they are not there” contributing to top companies. “It’s not just about getting more seats in more classrooms.

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What Public School Teachers Want: Less Disruption

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We want all children to attend a public school where there is a nurse, the arts, band, orchestra, novels, field trips, technology and daily classes in the “untested subjects” (such as science and social studies). Charter schools have been known to cherry pick students by race, class and even disability levels.

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Could coding count as a foreign language?

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But critics of the proposal worry it could dilute students’ cultural education and place a burden on public schools that already lack adequate technology resources. It’s about whether or not we value culture and whether or not we value foreign language as a means to teach that.”. He said “dozens of other states are looking at this.”.

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Social-Emotional Learning May Be a Limited Solution for Reforming School Discipline

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This report also found that students with disabilities were disproportionately disciplined in public schools. In social-emotional learning, similar to other frameworks that exist within our educational space, we have to consider where it sits within the conversations on how we are fixing and addressing issues like discipline.

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In Coastal Alaska, 2 Visions for the Future of Higher Education

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For James Singewald, a typical week goes something like this: Learn about the history of boarding schools in an Indigenous Studies class. Apply a fresh coat of paint at Southeast Alaska Independent Living, a nonprofit that serves people with disabilities. Cook breakfast for a classmate celebrating a birthday.

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From the Marine Corps to the Classroom

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Name : Annie Talley Ochoa Age : 44 Current town : Cupertino, California College : Alliant University through a TeachStart Fellowship Area of study : High school social studies Hometown : Corona, California EdSurge: When did you realize that you wanted to become a teacher? No one noticed that I had a learning disability.

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Students Call for Hands-On Civic Education to Prepare Them for Democracy

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Jefferson says that means fewer opportunities for students with disabilities, or for students in rural areas or who want to work in public schools one day. Ta says the biggest opportunity their school gave them at an early age was when social studies teachers began class by turning on the daily news.

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