Jan 29 Skip the fairy tales, and tell your daughter science bedtime stories By Wendy Thomas Russell I was never very good at science. Mostly because it was taught to me the same way math was taught to me: It wasn’t. I mean it was, technically. But not in a way that inspired me or held my… Continue reading
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Nov 27 Watch How teachers can talk to students about Ferguson By PBS News Hour The events in Ferguson have sparked discussions in homes and communities, including schools. Correspondent Jeffrey Brown speaks with #FergusonSyllabus creator Marcia Chatelain of Georgetown University and Liz Collins of Washington Latin Public Charter School on how teachers can use Missouri… Continue watching
Nov 12 Are future teachers getting too many easy A’s? By Kyla Calvert Mason A new report shows teaching candidates are getting higher grades than students in other departments at the same colleges. More challenging coursework would lead to better prepared teachers, the authors conclude. Continue reading
Oct 07 Teachers expect less from black and Hispanic students, study shows By Corinne Segal Teachers thought that African American students were 47 percent, and Hispanic students were 42 percent, less likely to graduate college than white students, the report said. Continue reading
Aug 29 How to talk to students about Ferguson By Dr. Marcia Chatelain I had no idea the response I would get when I decided to use the hashtag #FergusonSyllabus on Twitter, which has received attention from hundreds of educators so far. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch Would greater independence for teachers result in higher student performance? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 09 Caution! Students at play By Katie Gould Welcome to the first installation of “The Teachers’ Lounge,” a forum where the often overlooked voice of teachers can be heard. Through our regular blog we will address trends, best practices and the real challenges educators, students and families face… Continue reading
Feb 05 How one professor’s American dream — teaching — turned into the American nightmare By Arik Greenberg Being an adjunct isn't what most part-time university faculty had in mind when they envisioned being a professor. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch Wu Tang Clan’s GZA Raps About Science Wu Tang Clan's GZA performs a rap from his new album Dark Matter. Continue watching