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?
Norms, Moral Correctness, and Safety in School
The value of norms, respect, and safety, in our country as in our schools.
Debunking Mythologies in Art, Politics, and Medicine
Mythologies, debunked: how newly clarified information can inspire teachers and students to discuss, and learn, better.
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…
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?
For the Teachers
Nourish yourself.
Ethical Sharing, Ethical Optimism, Ethical Coursework
“Optimism is an explanatory process… it’s the narrative you tell that allows you to move forward.”
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.
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.”
Courage in Complexity
Three voices embrace the complexities of life and learning at this moment — and encourage us to push through them.
