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Professional DevelopmentMotivating the Field of EducationEducator motivation is the subject as Dr. Robyn Jackson, ASCD author and CEO of Mindsteps, discusses her experiences and how hard educators should work today.Robyn Jackson · Jun 17, 2015 · 1 min read
Professional DevelopmentReflecting on TeachingIn this interview, Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral, authors of Teach, Reflect, Learn, explain how teachers can use self-reflection to improve classroom practice.Pete Hall · Jun 10, 2015 · 1 min read
K-12 TeachersFrom Phys.org: Probing question: Is art an essential school subject?For decades, "reading, writing, and 'rithmetic" were considered the most fundamental subjects in American K-12 schools. These days, in order to boost our nation's global competitiveness, many schools and colleges are emphasizing STEM subjects—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—over the liberal and fine arts. The White House has even announced the goal of increasing by one million the number of students who receive undergraduate degrees in STEM subjects over the next decade.Read the rest of the story at Phys.orgEdCircuit Staff · May 27, 2015 · 1 min read
Civics and History EducationA Conversation with NCSS President Michelle HerczogedCircuit conducts a Skype interview with Michelle Herczog, president of the National Council for the Social Studies. Herczog talks about the importance of this subject area, the latest NAEP results in social studies, and the C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards.Michelle Herczog · May 14, 2015 · 1 min read
K-12 TeachersFrom Huffington Post: To Baltimore Teachers: Thank Youby Jennifer GreenOver the last two weeks, teachers in Baltimore have worked tirelessly to support their students, their schools and their community. I have two words for them: thank you.Ashley Smith, a fourth grade teacher at Lakeland Elementary/Middle School in Southwest Baltimore, used her classroom as a safe harbor where her students could openly express their reactions to the Baltimore riots through their writing. "I knew the students would be coming into class... with a lot of questions about what had taken place," she told ABC News. Ashley relied on her skills as an educator to encourage an open, healthy dialogue among her students. She not only gave them a space to share their feelings by writing essays, but also established an open communication channel between peers. It was through this channel that her students' discussed the power of peaceful protests and the tragedies that often result from violent uprisings.Read the rest of the story on the Huffington Post.EdCircuit Staff · May 7, 2015 · 1 min read
Diversity, Equity, InclusionClassroom Discussions on Race: An Interview with An AdministratorLast week's events in Baltimore did not start the race discussions and teachable moments for the students and faculty at Washington Latin PCS in Washington, D.C., they continued them. The community, lead by Head of School Martha Cutts, has been facing the issue of race head on using its "classical education for the modern world" as its foundation.Martha Cutts · May 4, 2015 · 1 min read
K-12 TeachersThe Nation’s Report Card: New Results Show Eighth-Graders’ Knowledge of U.S. History, Geography, CivicsN ationally, eighth graders' average scores on the NAEP U.S. history, geography, and civics assessments showed no significant change in 2014, compared to 2010—the last assessment year. However, several student groups have made gains. In 2014, eighteen percent of eighth-graders performed at or above the Proficient level in U.S. history, 27 percent performed at or above the Proficient level in geography, and 23 percent performed at or above the Proficient level in civics. Students performing at or above the Proficient level on NAEP assessments demonstrate solid academic performance and competency over challenging subject matter. See the results at The Nation's Report Card.EdCircuit Staff · Apr 30, 2015 · 1 min read
K-12 TeachersnprEd: Uncomfortable Conversations: Talking About Race In The Classroomby Elissa NadwornyEdCircuit Staff · Apr 29, 2015 · 1 min read
Professional DevelopmentGood Professional Development Mirrors Good TeachingDifferentiated professional development for teachers works best when training uses the methods it teaches. See what research says and how leaders can apply it.Mike Anderson · Apr 27, 2015 · 7 min read

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