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Seeing Each Other, Masks or No Masks

April 19, 2021Amethyst Hinton Sainz Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Life in the Classroom, Science, Social Issues

Co-written with guest bloggers Elizabeth Buchmann and Christina Bustos Tonight, we expect to hear whether our district will continue requiring masks in school or make them optional. The statewide mask mandate in K-12 schools has been revoked. Tonight we speak

“Finding Gratitude in Uncertain Times”

October 31, 2020Kyle Bragg Education, Life in the Classroom, Uncategorized

During a typical year, it’s a challenge getting some kindergartners into school the first day. They are usually crying and hugging their parents, refusing to let go to enter the building. It takes some very convincing, persuasive talks to get

We Shall Not Cease From Exploration: A Plea for Geography Education

November 15, 2016Beth Maloney Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Issues, Teacher Leadership, Web/Tech

Did you know it’s Geography Awareness Week (November 13-19)? Did I just lose your interest because when you hear “geography” you picture a dusty, outdated atlas on your classroom shelf? This is my plea for geography instruction in today’s schools.