Differing Perspectives: Science and Culture
The world has never been as simplistic as ‘right’ or ‘wrong, and not every answer is within a structured binary. Scientists acknowledge that science is […]
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For White Folk Who Teach in the Hood… and the Rest of Y’all Too: Transformative Teaching
New York Times’ best selling book, For White Folk Who Teach in the Hood… and the Rest of Y’all Too by Christopher Emdin provides insight […]
Trauma Responsive Classrooms: How to create Safe Spaces for Students
As educators, we will cross paths with students from all walks of life. Each student presents with new experiences and perspectives. One of the most […]
“What is Going On Inside Their Head?” – Making Thinking Visible
Have you ever looked around a classroom full of blank stares and wondered what your students were thinking about? Maybe they’re paying attention – or […]
Saving Money as an Engaging Educator
By Jack Moore Finding new and creative ways to engage students is a challenge in itself. Creating a lesson plan that will memorably engage students […]
Autonomy and Intrinsic Motivation: An Academic Application of Drive
Daniel Pink, author of New York Times best selling book, Drive, details the science behind motivation and individuals personalities in work based settings. But how […]
Moving from the Center
Margins are a space between worlds, where two unrelated realms meet. Blurring the lines between “this” and “that”, it is an exceptional place to make […]
Revitalizing Science Teaching
Standardized education is an experience most people in the United States can recall. Eight hours a day, spent in a building where you are expected […]