How to Make AP Classes Accessible and Equitable: District Leaders Share Strategies
Various presentations at the College Board’s AP annual conference this month touched on equity concerns around the AP program.
The Surprising Thing That Gets Students to Stick with AP Courses
A school in Katy Independent School District in Texas runs an AP Ambassador program that offers AP course mentorship among students.
30 Thought-Provoking Math Puzzles for Middle Schoolers
Critical thinking, trial and error, and pure logic abound.
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District Can’t Restrict Transgender Student’s Bathroom Use, Federal Judge Says
A Wisconsin district must allow trans students to use bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, according to a new ruling.
What New Data Show About Principal Turnover
Principal attrition increased during the COVID-19 crisis—but it’s not a drastic departure from past trends.
Project Baltimore Attack on New BCPS COO shows lack of knowledge of policy and was misleading.
In this video, I look at the Project Baltimore hit piece on the new BCPS COO, Dr. Jess Grim. In the segment, the reporter clearly shows that he does not understand who is responsible for student discipline on school busses.
Does ‘Toxic Gratitude’ Harm Latino Educators in the Workplace?
This is the third in a three-part series of conversations with Latino educators and edtech experts. Read the first part here and the second part …
What Is Phonemic Awareness? A Guide for Teachers and Families
This fundamental literacy skill is essential for all readers.
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How Schools Are Coaching — or Coaxing — Teachers to Use ChatGPT
“If educators can reclaim their time by using generative AI to do the mundane tasks, they can get back to doing some of the fun stuff that made them …