The Declaration of Independence accused the king and Parliament of Great Britain of "exciting domestic insurrections" among the half-million people enslaved in the American colonies. This was a reference to the November…

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University of Washington News·higher-ed

Q&A: How are teachers reckoning with AI in schools?

A UW-led team of researchers interviewed 22 teachers about AI use. Photo: iStock Artificial intelligence has swept into American schools, and more is sure to come. This year, both Google and Microsoft — the two biggest…

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Reason·policy

Why the Courts Will 86 the Flagrantly Unconstitutional Charges Against James Comey

Is it plausible that James Comey, a former federal prosecutor, deputy attorney general, and FBI director, publicly threatened to murder President Donald Trump? No, it is not. But that is what W. Ellis Boyle, the U.S.…

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eSchool News·edtech

When AI means something different in every classroom

Key points: If AI is introduced without structure, it can easily become a shortcut When AI does the work, who does the learning? From innovation to impact: How districts can build a sustainable AI framework For more…

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Votebeat·higher-ed

The Supreme Court’s voting rights decision could reshape local government across Texas

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Guillermo Ramos remembers seeing few elected leaders who…

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Getting Smart·research

What If the Rules About How Teachers Work Together Were Also Just Made Up?

By: Courtney Ochi In a recent piece by Rebecca Midles , George Philhower of Indiana’s Microschool Collaborative offered a provocation worth sitting with: “Nearly all the rules we play by in education today were made up…

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Larry Ferlazzo (Teaching)

The “Best” Resources For Learning About The “Dogme” Approach To English Language Teaching

geralt / Pixabay I don’t know that much about the Dogme approach to English language teaching, but I’m learning. Here are some related resources: Dogme: A Teacher’s View is from International House. Finding Dogme…

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Chalkbeat·policy

Detroit district: Yellow bus pilot improved attendance for Henry Ford High School students

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit district began the school year with a $600,000 experiment: Would yellow bus…

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Harvard Gazette·policy

Uncovering histories of us

Arts & Culture Uncovering histories of us Collage of images from Schlesinger Library. Photos courtesy of Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; photo illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Sarah Lamodi…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards The awards recognize standout research, teaching and service. By Chris Barncard May 4, 2026 Share this article Extraordinary members of the University of…

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Reason·higher-ed

Justice Neil Gorsuch: 'Aspirations for Power Need To Be Checked'

This week, Nick Gillespie sits down at the U.S. Supreme Court with Justice Neil Gorsuch to discuss his new children's book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence , co-authored with Janie Nitze.…

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Chalkbeat·research

Teach For America New Jersey urges Newark leaders to work together to help students read on grade level

Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Mark Comesañas recalled a former student, Jose, who arrived at adulthood without a…

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Larry Ferlazzo (Teaching)

I’m Co-Hosting A Short Free Webinar On June 1st On How To Support ELLs With One Of The Most Unique Teacher Books I’ve Ever Seen

As the image above says, I’ll be co-hosting a short webinar with some great people on June 1st (if you, like me, did not know what ELPS means, it’s “English Language Proficiency Standards”). You can register -for free –…

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The Hechinger Report·research

TEACHER VOICE: A districtwide curriculum and group instruction helped turn around middle school math scores in my high-needs district

When I taught middle school math, some of my worst days as a teacher were spent sitting at an uncomfortable cafeteria table, watching someone slog through a PowerPoint about strategies for classroom management or…

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EdWeek Teaching & Learning

How Two Schools Are Rethinking Math for English Learners

Schools in Oregon and Virginia are trying to build students' vocabulary in the subject—and their confidence.

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Larry Ferlazzo (Teaching)

Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL

Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in all my…

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FSU News·higher-ed

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

Florida State University’s distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes…

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FSU News·higher-ed

How FSU helps international student-athletes adjust to life in the U.S.

For international student athletes like Saofé Duval and Gabor Hornung, the transition to college in the United States involves more than practices and matches. It also means adapting to a new language, cultureand…

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NASBE·higher-ed

Half as Likely to Leave: What Team-Based Staffing Means for Teacher Retention

Across the country, state and district leaders are confronting a familiar, frustrating challenge: Teachers are leaving schools faster than systems can replace them. In response, policy conversations often center on…

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NASBE·edtech

How State Policy Can Help Teachers Use AI Well

When sixth-grade teacher Sally Hubbard noticed math participation slipping in her Sacramento classroom, she tried everything she knew: small groups, new programs, varied activities. Nothing fully reversed the trend.…

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Teacher of English

Education news for this role

How the Slaveholding Founders Really Felt About Slavery

Q&A: How are teachers reckoning with AI in schools?

Why the Courts Will 86 the Flagrantly Unconstitutional Charges Against James Comey

When AI means something different in every classroom

The Supreme Court’s voting rights decision could reshape local government across Texas

What If the Rules About How Teachers Work Together Were Also Just Made Up?

The “Best” Resources For Learning About The “Dogme” Approach To English Language Teaching

Detroit district: Yellow bus pilot improved attendance for Henry Ford High School students

Uncovering histories of us

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

Justice Neil Gorsuch: 'Aspirations for Power Need To Be Checked'

Teach For America New Jersey urges Newark leaders to work together to help students read on grade level

I’m Co-Hosting A Short Free Webinar On June 1st On How To Support ELLs With One Of The Most Unique Teacher Books I’ve Ever Seen

TEACHER VOICE: A districtwide curriculum and group instruction helped turn around middle school math scores in my high-needs district

How Two Schools Are Rethinking Math for English Learners

Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

How FSU helps international student-athletes adjust to life in the U.S.

Half as Likely to Leave: What Team-Based Staffing Means for Teacher Retention

How State Policy Can Help Teachers Use AI Well

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