On Thursday, over 10 grueling hours behind the barbed wire of the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center, where Khalil is being held, his lawyers called on experts via videoconference to convince the judge to grant… Mahmoud Khalil Told a Judge His Deportation Could Be a Death Sentence. Here’s Why
BOULDER, CO (March 25, 2025)—The role of standardized test scores in college admissions is evolving, with many institutions shifting away from the SAT and ACT. In their absence, high school GPA has become the primary… Review of an Interesting New Approach to Evaluating High School Achievement
Promoting Interactive Learning In Podcasts With 5 Easy Steps Podcasts have become a staple in education, gaining popularity among eLearning developers and online learners. There are various reasons for that, but the ones that stand… How To Encourage Interactive Learning Through Podcasts
If correctly prepared for, a Socratic seminar can be a powerful catalyst for social learning. Many teachers we know have remarked that individual and collective insights and experiences from Socratic seminars are the moments that… The Definition Of A Socratic Seminar
Shortly after that, Trump threatened to put a 100% tariff on Barbie-maker Mattel after the company said it would raise prices on some toys due to tariffs. “He won’t sell one toy in the United States,” Trump… Can Retailers Eat Tariffs Without Price Hikes? Walmart, Target, Lowe’s Face Pressure
BOULDER, CO (April 8, 2025)—Scholars, advocates, and policymakers have long expressed the concern that many private schools receiving taxpayer subsidies through voucher programs would fail to serve children with disabilities. The Wisconsin Institute for Law… Unreliable Claims on Disability Rates in Report About Wisconsin’s School Voucher Programs
Launching Development Initiatives Based On Workforce Competencies Organizations are now shifting from standard training programs to focusing on developing the competencies of their workers. With this method, workers acquire the information needed as well as… 5 Ways To Implement Competency-Based Workforce Development
1. Brian Johnson: How to teach ‘for’ students, not ‘at’ them Big Idea: Educators should prioritize student engagement by teaching for students, fostering active participation rather than passive reception. In his talk, Brian Johnson emphasizes… 10 Of The Best TEDTalks On Improving Education
The policy’s first action plan the following year had lofty goals: implement safety treatments along at least 13 miles of roadways on the high-injury network each year; assess which speed humps or signage slowed traffic… San Francisco’s Streets Are Still Deadly. These Advocates Want Lurie to Do More About It
BOULDER, CO (April 17, 2025)—Since 2021, 12 states have authorized Education Savings Accounts as universal or near-universal vouchers to cover either tuition at minimally regulated private schools or pods (mini schools with children of likeminded… Surge in Education Savings Accounts Raises Grave Concerns About Oversight, Equity, Public School Funding, and Civic Life
Why Learning Should Look More Like A Game Game-based learning has often been seen as a “nice to have,” a tool for engagement, a break from the serious business of training. But what if it’s… Game-Based Learning Isn’t Just Fun—It’s Neurologically Aligned
by TeachThought Staff The activities below are designed to be simple, flexible, and fun, making them perfect for learners of all ages, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or an independent learner. Because this is a… 50 Ideas For Simple STEM Activities For Kids – TeachThought
Earlier this week, a second fire broke out at Lafayette Elementary School around 10:30 p.m. on May 18, completely destroying the school’s playground. All that was left of the structure when devastated parents arrived at… Suspicious Playground Fires Have Parents, Neighbors in SF’s Outer Richmond on Edge
BOULDER, CO (April 24, 2025)—A recent American Enterprise Institute report does a good job of identifying and describing long-term trends in student performance using national and international assessment data. However, a review finds that the… Report Highlights Student Achievement Trends But Lacks Meaningful Interpretation
Key Takeaways Hivebrite is an excellent platform for brands looking to build and grow their member community. There are three different plans: Connect, Scale, and Enterprise. The first one starts at $799/month, while the rest… Hivebrite Pricing Plans And Costs (2025)
by TeachThought Staff What makes up a classroom? Is it the space? A room, for example? Is it the purpose? Can a regular meeting space in a garden be a ‘horticulture classroom’? Is it the… The Elements Of A Digital Classroom
There is no official figure for the job cuts, but at least 75,000 federal employees took deferred resignation, according to the White House, and thousands of probationary workers have already been let go. The judge… Judge in SF Extends Order Halting Mass Federal Layoffs, Saying Trump Exceeded Authority
BOULDER, CO (May 1, 2025)—A recent report from the Manhattan Institute asserts that many religious pre-K providers are being unconstitutionally excluded from publicly funded education programs that remain open to other private schools. But incomplete… Report Levies Unsubstantiated Claims of State Discrimination Against Religious Pre-K Providers
The Purpose Of A Sales Pitch What is a sales pitch? It’s a quick yet descriptive and engaging presentation of your eLearning or HR solution’s value. It is often done in under two minutes, where… Examples And Best Practices For eLearning And HR Software
by TeachThought Staff There is a difference between gamification and game-based learning, and this post focuses on the latter. Essentially, game-based learning means to learn through games. Learn what and how–and through what games–is the… 21 Smart Games For Game-Based Learning
Jonathan Teklai [00:01:54] Are you guys ready for a Mason show? Make some noise. Okay, so this is still a comedy show. I know that we’re at KQED, but we’re here to laugh, right? So… KQED Live: My Wildest Bay Area Story with Fools Circle