Monica Brown is a children’s author who creates stories in both English and Spanish. Most American children stories are written solely in English and have characters that are mostly white. Read more about Monica Brown’s approach to writing culturally diverse children’s literature:
Link taken from: http://www.npr.org
Filed under Inspirational, Just for Fun, Multicultural Education
It has been one year since the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown CT.
On December 14, 2012, 20-year old Adam Lanza entered the elementary school where he shot and killed 6 adults and 20 children.
May we never forget. We keep our thoughts and prayers with the victims’ families and the Newtown community.
Hate, violence, and anger do have power. But this power is fleeting, dull. This power will never win. The power of love, hope, and resilience has the strength and fortitude to outshine any darkness. This is why we educate- to love, to protect, and to rejoice.
In remembrance:
Charlotte Bacon, 6
Daniel Barden, 7
Rachel Davino, 29
Olivia Engel, 6
Josephine Gay, 7
Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 6
Dylan Hockley, 6
Dawn Hochsprung, 47
Madeleine F. Hsu, 6
Catherine V. Hubbard, 6
Chase Kowalski, 7
Nancy Lanza, 52
Jesse Lewis, 6
James Mattioli, 6
Grace McDonnell, 7
Anne Marie Murphy, 52
Emilie Parker, 6
Jack Pinto, 6
Noah Pozner, 6
Caroline Previdi, 6
Jessica Rekos, 6
Avielle Richman, 6
Lauren Rousseau, 30
Mary Sherlach, 56
Victoria Soto, 27
Benjamin Wheeler, 6
Allison N. Wyatt, 6
Status shared from HuffPost Education’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/huffpostedu
Filed under Uncategorized
Pam Allyn, literacy advocate and founder of LitLife and LitWorld shares her opinion about using reading to promote creative thinking and identity development.
Filed under Inspirational
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-chuong/drumming-to-success-why-t_b_4312191.html
The arts are usually so quickly forgotten in the fast-paced world of high school athletics. However, the arts have a poignant effect on students and their success. This story is not only inspirational but it also reminds us of the importance of arts education.
Link taken from HuffPost Education: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/education/
Filed under Inspirational
Socialized concepts of what is “tamed” and “natural” hair seem to favor those of the white population. All thoughts and opinions are appreciated…
Link from Daily Kos: http://www.dailykos.com/
Filed under Race, class, and gender
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/27/bill-nye-birthday-58th_n_4347451.html?ir=Education
Bill Nye the Science guy just celebrated his 58th birthday yesterday!
I LOVED watching Bill Nye the Science guy as a young kid. Thanks for making science fun, dude!
Link from HuffPost Education: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/education/
Filed under Just for Fun
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/26/teacher-internet-safety-photo_n_4346211.html?ir=Education
This teacher’s idea is absolutely genius! In a world that is growing more and more towards technology and media, it important to educate our students about the importance of Internet safety. Last year, we had a police officer come to our school to share information with our students about the Internet. The police officer shared horror stories about children who had posted their location or their photos and were kidnapped and murdered. My students left the assembly sobbing their eyes out. I bet this method would have gotten the point across in a more direct and less terrifying manner.
Link from HuffPost Education: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/education/
Filed under Just for Fun, Technology
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-crouch/community-activists-can-improve-education_b_4330817.html
Chris Crouch shares three ways in which “community activists” can improve education… sold! let’s here ’em, Chris!
Link from HuffPost Education: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/education/
Filed under Just for Fun
This story is just one example of the crucial need for better special education in our schools. The research and development of special education programs guarantee ALL children proper access to education.
Link from HuffPost Education: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/education/
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