By Cara Elizabeth Furman, THECONVERSATION In teaching, “fidelity” refers to closely following specific procedures for how to teach a lesson or respond to student behavior. For example, following a curriculum to fidelity might mean a teacher is required to read from a script, use a certain tone or expression, or teach from a designated page in a guidebook on […]
By Kevin Welner,THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has […]
By Greg David, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com But challenges for the city’s 100 higher ed institutions loom, with Republican-led cuts to federal funding on the horizon. This September, Vanderbilt University signed a 99-year lease for 13 buildings in Chelsea where it plans to create a third major center for the […]
By Julian Shen-Berro, Chalkbeat.org |Editorial credit: Education StockPhoto / shutterstock.com New York City educators are eagerly awaiting new details on the state’s efforts to reimagine high school graduation requirements, which officials are expected to unveil on Monday. Many have praised the proposed removal of Regents exams from diploma requirements, but questions remain over what a […]
By THECONVERSATION Teachers can use generative AI in a variety of ways. They may use it to develop lesson plans and quizzes. Or teachers may rely on a generative AI tool, such as ChatGPT, for insight on how to teach a concept more effectively. In our new research, only the teachers doing both of those things […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Credits: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/shutterstock.com Becoming a millionaire is a goal many Americans aspire to achieve, but reaching that level of wealth requires careful planning, dedication, and often a strategic choice of profession. While nearly anyone can build wealth with sound financial habits, certain career paths offer a higher […]
By Ground Picture | Editorial Credit: shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams poured cold water Tuesday on an imminent citywide school cell phone ban, citing a number of remaining obstacles and saying the city is “not there yet.“ “There will be some action in the upcoming school year, but the extent of a full ban, we’re not there […]
By: Alex Zimmerman, Thecity.nyc |Editorial Credit: Yuri A. / shuttertsock.com Math scores rose across New York City public schools last school year while English scores ticked down, according to state test results released Wednesday by city officials. Among students in grades 3-8, 53.4% were considered proficient or above in math, an increase of 3.5 percentage […]
By Rachel Cody, Theconversation |Editorial Credit: shutterstock.com Not long after new college students have finished choosing the college that is right for them, they are asked to declare an academic major. For some students, this decision is easy, as their majors may have actually influenced their choice of college. Unfortunately, this decision is not always […]
By Paige Shoemaker DeMio | American Progress Across the country, educators are finding innovative ways to integrate technology into their curricula, allowing students to develop apps,1 speak with astronauts aboard the International Space Station,2 and create and publish e-books.3 These types of opportunities are increasingly important aspects of a well-rounded education as technology advances and becomes more critical […]