The Definition Of A Socratic Seminar
If correctly prepared for, a Socratic seminar can be a powerful catalyst for social learning. Many teachers we know have remarked that individual and collective insights and experiences from Socratic…
Can Retailers Eat Tariffs Without Price Hikes? Walmart, Target, Lowe’s Face Pressure
Shortly after that, Trump threatened to put a 100% tariff on Barbie-maker Mattel after the company said it would raise prices on some toys due to tariffs. “He won’t sell…
Unreliable Claims on Disability Rates in Report About Wisconsin’s School Voucher Programs
BOULDER, CO (April 8, 2025)—Scholars, advocates, and policymakers have long expressed the concern that many private schools receiving taxpayer subsidies through voucher programs would fail to serve children with disabilities.…
5 Ways To Implement Competency-Based Workforce Development
Launching Development Initiatives Based On Workforce Competencies Organizations are now shifting from standard training programs to focusing on developing the competencies of their workers. With this method, workers acquire the…
10 Of The Best TEDTalks On Improving Education
1. Brian Johnson: How to teach ‘for’ students, not ‘at’ them Big Idea: Educators should prioritize student engagement by teaching for students, fostering active participation rather than passive reception. In…
San Francisco’s Streets Are Still Deadly. These Advocates Want Lurie to Do More About It
The policy’s first action plan the following year had lofty goals: implement safety treatments along at least 13 miles of roadways on the high-injury network each year; assess which speed…
Surge in Education Savings Accounts Raises Grave Concerns About Oversight, Equity, Public School Funding, and Civic Life
BOULDER, CO (April 17, 2025)—Since 2021, 12 states have authorized Education Savings Accounts as universal or near-universal vouchers to cover either tuition at minimally regulated private schools or pods (mini…
Game-Based Learning Isn’t Just Fun—It’s Neurologically Aligned
Why Learning Should Look More Like A Game Game-based learning has often been seen as a “nice to have,” a tool for engagement, a break from the serious business of…
50 Ideas For Simple STEM Activities For Kids – TeachThought
by TeachThought Staff The activities below are designed to be simple, flexible, and fun, making them perfect for learners of all ages, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or an independent…
Suspicious Playground Fires Have Parents, Neighbors in SF’s Outer Richmond on Edge
Earlier this week, a second fire broke out at Lafayette Elementary School around 10:30 p.m. on May 18, completely destroying the school’s playground. All that was left of the structure…