Politics, Economics, and the Lives of Teenagers
After a pandemic, and an election, what does work look like for teenagers, and how can educators and employers work together to (re)imagine the future of teen work?
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Norms, Moral Correctness, and Safety in School
The value of norms, respect, and safety, in our country as in our schools.
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Debunking Mythologies in Art, Politics, and Medicine
Mythologies, debunked: how newly clarified information can inspire teachers and students to discuss, and learn, better.
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Self Paced Learning and Student-Led Discussion, Together?
Beyond the Syllabus posts offer a round-up of resources that are “practice-adjacent,” as Katherine often says. We offer recs for podcasts, fiction and non, and TED talks that offer delightful – if surprising – ways to rethink or enrich discussion practice. This week, we tapped into the trend of self-paced learning, which has become especially…
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Metaphors for (and against) education
We often use metaphors to describe what we do in the classroom. Do those metaphors help us, or do they hurt us?
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For the Teachers
Nourish yourself.
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Ethical Sharing, Ethical Optimism, Ethical Coursework
“Optimism is an explanatory process… it’s the narrative you tell that allows you to move forward.”
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Best Investments for the Future of Online Learning
Experienced online teachers show a preference for, and a desire for more, student-centered practices. Their voices can remind innovators where to focus.
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Finding the Words
A style guide that should be ubiquitous in schools, new research in Black girls’ experiences in PWIs, and a call to courage from Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring.”
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Courage in Complexity
Three voices embrace the complexities of life and learning at this moment — and encourage us to push through them.
