Social studies teachers in Texas and across the nation face a great ethical paradox鈥攖o teach the dominant narrative to meet standardized measures, including testing, or teach for social justice to expose oppre
Ultimately, the Teaching Tolerance program allows students and teachers to fight against prejudice and promote diversity and equity in schools. Why Tolerance Matters in the Classroom? Tolerance promotes social equality in schools. A tolerant learning environment helps students learn how to interact with ...
The social work profession is a dynamic career choice for those looking to promote healthy growth and change among vulnerable populations. Social workers are individuals who believe in human connection to empower others.Whether you are interested in working with youth and family, veterans, elders, ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes, “When teachers provide clear and consistent expectations for behavior in the classroom and take actions to promote positive, pro-social behaviors, students report a stronger sense of connectedness to school and their peers.” Violence prevention...
Implementation strategies such as respect agreements and re-entry circles empower students to navigate conflict resolution, take ownership of their behavior, and practice empathy and forgiveness. Restorative practices not only create safer and more inclusive learning environments but also promote social-emoti...
As a member of the Ivy League that’s known for its top-notch music and arts programs, it’s easy to understand why many rank Yale at the top of their college list. The university, one of the oldest in the country, offers many strong areas of study and is within traveling distance ...
On-campus jobs can be a helpful way to meet other students on your campus in an environment that is less structured than a classroom, but still has more structure than casual social events. Working on campus also has the added benefit of putting some extra cash in your pocket, which ...
For parents, teachers, administrators and others who want to learn more about bullying and prevention, there are many resources available: PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center is filled with activities that can be conducted at school, materials that can be used in a classroom setting, inform...
1. Be inclusive of different perspectives in women’s history When you approach a historical occurrence in your classroom, support students in recognizing that history is often written by “he,” who holds the pen. There is always more than one side to any story. In fact, “she” was ther...
and pushes U.S. agricultural support close to crazy European levels. Bush said the step was necessary to "promote farmer independence and preserve the farm way of life for generations". It is also designed to help the Republican Party win control of the Senate in November's mid term election...