CultureFeed Archives
Anarchy and anonymity: new study finds reasons for cyberbullying
Research from the United Kingdom shows that young people bully each other online because they think of the Internet as a place of no rules, where they are free to do whatever they want—and because they can easily conceal their identity.
FL teen prevents school shooting by reporting classmate issuing serious threats
Hernando High School senior Jamie Pankow isn’t the type of student that typically speaks up in class, but she was recently confronted with a situation she couldn’t ignore.
Thrive charter schools’ unique approach is inspiring students, fueling explosive growth
San Diego’s Thrive charter school network is growing exponentially, from a single location with a class of 45 in 2014 to nearly 700 kids spread across four campuses this school year.
Building Bridges through Instructional Coaching
Megan Olivia Hall, Minnesota State Teacher of the Year 2013, shares best practices for building a culture of trust as an Instructional Coach.
Memphis teacher connects students with history
Daniel Warner was drawn to the profession of teaching by the opportunity to cultivate thinkers and learners. Now, his students are engaged in vigorous debates drawing on primary sources.
Leading culture change in schools through SEL
Social and emotional learning (SEL), a fast-growing movement in education that seeks to support students in areas apart from academics, has reached the Worcester (Massachusetts) school district, telegram.com reported.
Anti-bullying experts credit NJ anti-bullying laws for creating safer schools
In New Jersey, school anti-bullying coordinators are crediting one of the nation’s oldest anti-bullying laws with helping to keep classrooms safe.
Lexington Crew builds moral character through service
Students at South Carolina’s Meadow Glen Middle School are learning the true meaning of good character through a “Crew” program designed to connect them with the community through meaningful service projects. The effort has not only helped to rebuild the community after devastating floods in 2015, but also
TN students step up with ‘amazing display of youthful pride’ in the USA
Over 2,000 students recently put on an “amazing display of youthful pride” in America at an Equine Education Day event in Nashville, Tennessee when a microphone malfunctioned during the National Anthem.
Sacramento school district changes approach to discipline
The Sacramento City Unified School District is changing how it approaches student discipline, joining a growing number of districts adopting a “restorative justice” approach aimed at reducing suspensions of black and Hispanic students.
NYT highlights rise in teen anxiety tied to social media
An increasing percentage of teens are suffering from a variety of different forms of anxiety, and it’s preventing them from going to school, or even leaving their bedrooms.
VA’s Short Pump Middle School struggles with racism and bullying
Hundreds of parents and concerned citizens poured into a meeting last week at Short Pump Middle School to discuss a video of students on the school’s football team sexually bullying black teammates.
