New electives, more world history: Alabama’s proposed social studies updates explained
Alabama has not updated its social studies standards since 2010. The subject has come under scrutiny in recent years, as ...
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Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently
Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of ...
Texas State Board of Education weighs Bible-infused materials, vote expected this week
The Texas State Board of Education heard hours of testimony about proposed state-developed curriculum that's drawn fire for ...
NFA teacher Jessica Chapman more at home in classroom than at center stage
The commotion died down quickly for Norwich Free Academy social studies teacher Jessica Chapman on Tuesday after she was feted by a gym full of screaming students, colleagues, federal and state ...
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Annual Hunter’s Breakfast continues tradition as fundraiser for middle school students
The Day Mountain Regional Middle School 8th grade hosted its third annual Hunter’s Breakfast fundraiser on Nov. 2, continuing ...
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New law will require local school districts to teach about mistreatment of Native Americans
Under this law, the state Department of Education will consult with local tribes when it updates its history and social ...
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Ascension Public Schools announces district Students of the Year
Dutchtown Primary's Conner James Angelette, Gonzales Middle's Brielle Poche and Dutchtown High's Marlie McLellan are ...
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Third graders at Caldwell Arts Academy open 'Star City'
“Here at Caldwell, we think experience matters and so we love creating different activities and projects where kids ... As ...
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Social Media: Balancing Benefits, Challenges in Students’ acads
By Junior Journo Gahami Dominguez / Abellana National School FACEBOOK, Instagram, Twitter—these digital giants have seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric ...
Here's a look at Veterans Day events across Dallas County
Several events across Dallas County will honor all those who have served in our armed forces for Veterans Day.
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How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racism
Texas school districts have the freedom to choose their own lesson plans ... such as history and social studies. While the curriculum makes it clear that the state does not intend for these materials ...