A teacher’s career is like a dream come true.That’s why I’m so excited to talk with you about this new podcast.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it.The podcast is titled, “Fighting the Power of the Right to Educate.”It’s a weekly podcast where I interview people about education, the fight for…
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How to fix a ‘problem’ with learning a new skill
The word ‘learning’ has been around for centuries, and in the past, the term was often used as a catch-all for everything from music lessons to painting.But what is it, exactly, and why is it used so often in the way it is?It’s a subject which, like so many things, is a bit of a…
Why you need to pay more attention to the education sector
Education sector workers are under intense pressure, with wages stagnant and workers facing job insecurity, the union representing teachers said Monday.The International Association of School and College Leaders (ISA), which represents about 200,000 teachers and staff, released a report that urged lawmakers to expand their efforts to educate students, workers and educators.“We must all work…
How to find out if you have ADHD
Posted July 01, 2018 08:50:18 You don’t have to be in a classroom to have ADHD.If you’re a student, you’re probably having a hard time finding a place where you can study for a test and find out whether you have it or not.A growing number of experts are now saying that if you’re already…
Why does this teacher think it’s OK to wear a sex toy?
This teacher at a Texas public school taught her students that it was OK to watch porn, but it was not okay to be seen with a sex doll.The teacher also said that sex dolls should be made into toys and sex toys should be used to make sex education videos. What are some of the…
When it comes to sex ed, sex ed isn’t for everyone
The sex education revolution is here.The movement is getting more diverse.And that includes parents and educators.We talked with three experts about what it takes to get students to embrace sex education and what it might look like in your own classroom.1.Parents: How can you provide safe and appropriate sex education for kids?Parents, as a society,…
Kamala Harris: I’ve been teaching for 50 years
The New York Times reports that the Democratic senator from California, Kamala (D), is one of the most powerful female teachers in the United States.Harris is a master of the classroom. She’s been a leader in the fight against sexism in education, and in 2016, she became the first female U.S. senator to be elected to…
How to be a better parent
By Emily GreenhillUpdated Jan. 20, 2018 9:20:37Teachers, parents and students have been asking for help with sex education for years, and now it seems there’s an answer.The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released a report Monday that finds the number of American high school students who have ever had sexual experiences is rising, especially…
How to get your students to take a Trump education course
Education is a hot topic these days.Students are being encouraged to take Trump’s controversial education course in order to get them more comfortable with a president who was elected by the American people and has repeatedly insulted immigrants, Muslims, women and other minority groups.Some students are also being encouraged by some schools to take courses…
How to make an education website for the 21st century
What if you wanted to teach an entire nation, with all the resources at your disposal?It’s a bit of a pipe dream, but there are a few places you can go to create educational content, and that’s where you come in. The idea of educational content is fairly simple: you make a site that teaches a…