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A school’s guide to human trafficking
Pierre LaRocco EducationHuman trafficking has no boundaries. It is not limited to third-world countries, and an estimated 200,000 American children are at risk for trafficking into the sex industry. This happens to children all over America, in urban, suburban and rural areas alike.
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Inclusive practices: Welcome back, co‑teachers
Savanna Flakes EducationWe know it is important to build relationships and set expectations for our students at the beginning of the school year. It is equally important to build relationships and set expectations between co-teachers to establish and maintain shared responsibility for efficiency, learning and student success.
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The latest back-to-school tech trends
Bambi Majumdar EducationIt's back-to-school time, and it's no surprise that smart products are trending for both educators and students. Overall back-to-school spending, including college students, is expected to rise 10 percent to $83.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Alternative careers related to TESOL
Douglas Magrath EducationWhether based on economic and political concerns or simply wanting to try a new career path, ESL teachers may seek other opportunities outside of intensive ESL programs (IEPs). Thankfully, there are plenty of options where TESOL training and experience are useful.
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An educator’s focus can make the difference
Mark S. Miller EducationAs an educator at the midpoint of my career, I have witnessed numerous colleagues retire from a successful career in education and transition to a second, unrelated career almost seamlessly.
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Finding the proper place for the arts in education: Media arts
Sheilamary Koch EducationSo far in this article series, we have looked at art disciplines that have existed in one form or another for ages — some even predating written history. The legacy of these arts gives them a power that we as humans can feel when we engage in them, whether by creating our own works or experiencing the creations of other artists.
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SWRLing with EL: Speaking, writing, reading and listening
Erick Herrmann EducationLanguage skills are important for every student, especially in terms of academic language and vocabulary. Speaking, writing, reading and listening (SWRL) skills can and should be taught to students as part of every subject area, as these skills are paramount in learning the deep academic content taught in schools. But these language skills are especially critical for English learners to ensure their success in school and in an ever-changing world.
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Federal DACA program faces uncertainty under Trump
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentThe federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program turned five Aug. 15. The policy lets immigrant youth under 30 who arrived stateside to apply for legal living and working status — provided they have no criminal record — and, crucially, to avoid deportation.
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Allington’s 6 T’s of exemplary reading instruction
Howard Margolis EducationSimply put, there’s no perfect method or commercial program for teaching struggling readers how to read. Every method or program has flaws. As Richard Allington, past president of the International Literacy Association, has noted, no program is complete, and no program is as important as the teacher. Allington found that exemplary teachers used six key features to guide reading instruction, features that were far more important than methods or commercial programs. He called these features, found in a series of studies, the Six T’s.
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State leaders frustrated by Department of Education’s ESSA critiques
Bambi Majumdar EducationBetsy DeVos' controversial appointment to head the Department of Education turned many heads, but one thing that state governments found positive at the time was her announcement that states will retain autonomous control over key education policies. However, just a few months into the new administration, the Department of Education is already facing friction with the states due to its critiques of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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