What We Don’t Learn in School: How a (Virtual) Road Trip Teaches Civil Rights History
For Lily Grace Fast, a sophomore at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a summer road trip that centered on civil rights history was a privilege she feels called upon to continue to examine. “The importance and the weight of the places we went to felt understated given the fact that they were… Read More ›
How to Choose Words That Motivate Students During Online Learning
In order to foster engagement and motivation, online learning experiences need to be framed in a way that allows students to take ownership of their learning. This article explains ways teachers can make a big impact on student learning just by re-framing how they instruct their lessons and assignments. It offers an explicit example of… Read More ›
Lesson Study: Exploring the Impact of Student-Centered Learning on Mathematics
As remote learning becomes part of our new reality due to COVID-19, it is critical that schools set up structures to address the challenges and inequities that occur with online education. Now, more than ever, we need systems that support collaborative inquiry so teachers can test and refine practices that center student thinking, support deeper learning and build students’… Read More ›
Online Teaching Can Be Culturally Responsive
This article explores what culturally responsive education (CRE) looks like during remote education. The article outlines the ways in which a fifth-grade teacher is building relationships and empowering students, important building blocks of culturally responsive teaching while teaching online. Teachers of any grade level can gain ideas from this article and from Teaching Tolerance’s website… Read More ›
Students Speak Out on COVID-19
This article, written by two high school seniors, describes their experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide thoughts on the impact on their future plans as well as ways they coped with uncertainty. They also explain what supports from teachers were most and least helpful. This article provides a great example of students’ experiences in… Read More ›
Providence Students Use Data to Participate in System Change
Beyoncé and many others have said, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” This is particularly true during the myriad crises presented by our current pandemic. But even before COVID-19, way back in the summer of 2019, it was all lemons for educators in Providence, RI. A blistering report from the Johns Hopkins Institute told… Read More ›
Learning Revolution/Reinventing Schools Weekly Series
This is a hub for daily online presentations, conferences, and events for educators. A set of time-zone-based calendars list all available sessions as they are scheduled on a rolling basis. The sessions will also be recorded and available to watch for free. The call for proposals is continually open. Presentation acceptances will be made on… Read More ›
The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education
Place-based education (PBE) is an immersive learning experience that places students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities, and experiences, using these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and other subjects across the curriculum. PBE is also a natural complement to personalized and project-based learning. This webinar will explore… Read More ›
Not a Normal Convening but What’s Normal Anyway?
The Student-Centered Learning Research Collaborative hosted its bi-annual grantee convening May 7-8. Our original plans were to meet in Philadelphia and visit with student activists and educators, but like so many of us are doing these days, we shifted everything to virtual. We met on screens rather than in rooms. We connected over Wi-Fi rather… Read More ›
Educating All Learners Resource Database
This database was created to help schools ensure the continuity of special education services during remote instruction and to spotlight best practices for schools and educators. The site was created by an alliance of national education organizations committed to the success of students with disabilities. The database includes lists of tools, tricks and resources for… Read More ›
As Educators Grapple With COVID-19 Challenges, Supporting Undocumented Students & Families Must Be a Priority
This article brings to the forefront the importance of supporting the most vulnerable families during COVID-19 school closures, especially immigrant families without documentation. As school leaders and educators know, students must have their basic needs met and feel a level of safety and well-being for effective learning to take place. Yet undocumented families may be… Read More ›
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students During and After School Closures
During school closures, some LGBTQ+ students may be even more vulnerable. In this article, Kimm Topping, an educator and consultant for the Safe Schools Program in Massachusetts, offers practical suggestions to support LGBTQ+ students at home. It also explores how to continue this support once schools reopen. This article offers advice that will be relevant… Read More ›