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Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread

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As math educators, we can help those students by finding ways to relate their classroom learning to more recognizable cultural frames of reference that are authentic to the range of experiences in the room. But for multilingual students like me whose native language is not English, the math classroom can be a daunting place.

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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. Step 3: Use a mastery-based scale and describe each criterion at each level of mastery in student-friendly language.

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10 things AI still struggles with in education–and beyond

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Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

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Gale Primary Sources Release New Archives Dedicated to Underrepresented Histories

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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.

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‘Gen Z Teaches History’ Is a Viral TikTok Series That Mixes Learning and Humor

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If you’re a history buff, you may already know that Cleopatra had a substantial amount of rizz. History teacher Lauren Cella's "Gen Z Teaches History" series has earned about 30 million views on Instagram and TikTok combined. And I always say, ‘History is interesting.’ I think other people make it boring.

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Spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss

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Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition” become a buzzword in education. And yet it remains the most underrated and underutilized learning principle in the history of education. Some educators are obsessed with it. So what’s “the tea?”

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Why Our Trauma-Informed Teaching Must Be More Culturally Responsive

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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.

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