If you’re reading this, then you probably have a Chromebook that costs less than $100.That’s right, if you own a Chromebook and a computer with the right specs, it’s completely free.That includes the device itself, the Chrome OS software, the storage space, and the Internet connection.The Chromebook has always been an important part of many…
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,…
Which education movies are worth watching?
This article first appeared on Wired UK.Wired UK is the leading provider of original content for all aspects of the entertainment industry, offering award-winning content, original films, podcasts and much more.Wired is an independent, not-for-profit publication based in the UK.It is part of The Wire, a global media organisation with an ambitious vision for the…
Meet the Sex Education Show’s Sex Ed expert, author, and co-host, Rachel Jeansonne, in this week’s episode of The Politics podcast!
Rachel Jeinsonne is a sex education expert, the author of Sex at Every Age, and the co-creator of the sex ed show Sex at every age.In this week of The Newsroom, she joins the show to talk about how sex education is changing and how it can be challenging for educators.Rachel joins host Josh Marshall…
How to Teach Your Students to Be Patriotic in 2018
What is patriotism?It’s a way of showing appreciation to your country.It can be expressed in a variety of ways.In this article, I’m going to share with you a few ways to do so.You can choose to learn about the roots of patriotism, or you can explore the current state of patriotism in our country.I know…
Which Minecraft video game developer is making the most out of the holidays?
Devin Nunes, the Republican chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said on Twitter Tuesday that he believes Minecraft creator Markus Persson is one of the most important video game developers this year.“I am impressed by the creativity and ingenuity of Minecraft,” Nunes said in a tweet.The Senate Intelligence Committee also released its first-ever ranking of…
Trump pushes education agenda as Congress approves bill to ease restrictions on students with disabilities
Trump on Monday pushed his education agenda through the House of Representatives and the Senate with a $3 billion education package that would roll back decades of bipartisan education policy and give states more flexibility to make their own rules.The package would give states greater flexibility to establish and implement special education programs for low-income…
Australia’s top universities are more educated than US, UK, India and Canada: report
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— The nation’s top private universities rank as the best in the world for higher education, according to a report released Monday.The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) said the U.S. ranked No. 2, followed by Britain, India, Canada and Australia.It said the rankings represent an improvement over previous years.The ranking is based…
How the Trump Administration is rewriting the education law
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is making major changes to the education reforms law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, according to documents obtained by Fox News.Among the changes is the inclusion of “gender identity” in the definition of “disability.”A section of the law that was written by the Obama administration, the Individuals With…
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…