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In EL Schools, students learn citizenship by participation
A staffer from the local alderman’s office called Ryan Maxwell, a teacher at an EL (formerly Expeditionary Learning) School, to ask: “Can you please instruct your class to stop calling us?” The school’s approach to forming citizens was working a little bit too well.
Black engineer buys tickets to ‘Black Panther’ to inspire students
Marvel superheroes inspired David Johnson as a child. Now the aerospace and mechanical engineer bought 60 tickets for Hartford, CT, students and parents to Black Panther – along with a private room for face painting and African drumming – to excite kids with the power of engineering and animation. Johnson
Character, ‘noncognitive factors’ important for academic success
The University of Chicago’s Consortium on School Research recently summarized three decades of research on how students learn into a three minute video that stresses the importance of “noncognitive factors” for success in school and life.
‘Start With Hello’: Sandy Hook Promise teaches kids to connect with kindness
Students across America are learning to relate to their classmates on a more personal level, including those they wouldn’t ordinarily associate with.
Teachers organization wants state’s school safety focus on restorative justice, not increased security
Kevin Hickerson, president of the Fairfax, Virginia teachers union, is urging state lawmakers to focus on restorative justice, rather than additional security measures, to keep students safe in schools.
Eva Moskowitz on “Why schools should teach moral character”
Our Success Academy schools rank in the top 1% of all New York State schools. But we believe our students’ academic accomplishments are nothing if they do not also possess strong moral character.
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.
From Dream to Reality
We can create just and equitable schools, communities, cities, states, and a nation
‘Daughters of Worth’ nonprofit reaches out to engage, inspire young girls
North Carolina mother Liz Liles is making it her life’s mission to help young girls in her community.
Creating a Culture of Professional Learning for Teachers of Special Needs Students
This modern era of communication can set a special education free
What My Urban Students Taught Me About Teaching
That time when my urban students demanded I get better until I deserved the chance to teach them
High achieving students make sacrifices for top grades
Ambitious students at a Connecticut high school sacrifice sleep, TV, and time with friends to keep a straight-A average
