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Building confidence and joy: how tutoring is sparking promise in New Jersey

Deans for Impact

All that mattered in that moment was the pure joy that little girl had in knowing that in just two days time, she would once again get to work with Mr. Steven Volpe – a 10th grade history teacher serving as a tutor at the Paulsboro Boys & Girls Club in south New Jersey. Am I going to see you tomorrow?”. And, what about Thursday?”.

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2022 in Review: Building a Movement to Make Pedagogy a Priority in Teacher Preparation

Deans for Impact

At Deans for Impact, we stand committed to elevating teachers and teaching and equipping all future teachers with the scientifically-based tools to create rigorous, equitable, and inclusive learning environments where all students thrive. 10,000 future teachers prepared, 46% of whom identify as teachers of color. ▸

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University of Kentucky trains teachers in Holocaust education

Inside Higher Ed

Image: University of Kentucky faculty members are working to train hundreds of K-12 teachers in the state to teach about the Holocaust. Twenty-one states have a Holocaust education requirement, according to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Teachers who participate receive a $250 stipend.

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Celebrating Black History: Now is the Time for Courageous Conversations and Bold Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In February, the shortest month of the year, American communities, congregations, colleges and schools, social and fraternal groups, state and local governmental bodies, and corporate entities, among others, typically pause to celebrate Black History Month. Woodson , dubbed “the father of Black history.” Whether in response to Mr.

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Community-Engaged Scholar Dr. DeLeon Gray Believes in the Value of Hyperlocal Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. DeLeon Gray Gray is an associate professor of educational psychology and equity at North Carolina State University. At Black and Belonging, Gray co-constructs initiatives with students that show the world how to affirm them and show their teachers how to teach them. They make all kinds of videos, mixtapes, and songs,” he says.

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From Classrooms to Ballots: Unpacking the Significance of School Boards in the 2024 Elections

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These positions wield significant influence over local education budgets, curriculum decisions, and the hiring and firing of school leaders. These actions reflect a concerted campaign to wrest control over America's classrooms away from the educators who are directly responsible for shaping the minds of future generations.

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Best Practices For Ads Targeting K-12 Students’ Parents

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

How can you design your marketing strategy to appeal to those seeking educational excellence, especially the ones who matter most to them? As you discover advertising best practices for targeting the parents of young students, remember to be guided by empathy as you center efforts on demonstrating your educational value.