Category: Education

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Why Teachers Need Support to Thrive: The Backbone of Quality Education

Teachers are the heart and soul of education. They inspire, guide, and equip future generations with the knowledge and skills to succeed. But teaching is more than delivering lessons; it’s about managing diverse needs, constantly evolving curricula, and balancing administrative demands. For teachers to thrive—and by extension, for students to succeed—educational support is essential. Here’s… Read More Why Teachers Need Support to Thrive: The Backbone of Quality Education

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Ableism in Education

            For my media literacy class, I chose to focus on disabilities, differences, and culture in education. A book that would be a helpful resource is cited below. Undoing Ableism: Teaching about Disability in K-12 Classrooms provides a guide for teachers who are not personally represented in a disability group. Even if the teacher knows or… Read More Ableism in Education

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Is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) a Waste of Time?

An excerpt from my psychology literature review. Social-emotional learning (SEL) promotes psychological health and, in turn, better learners. The implementation of social and emotional learning determines students’ well-being or the lack thereof. While not globally or nationally accepted, only eleven states administered this within regular teaching practices; the SEL approach differs from traditional instructional strategies.… Read More Is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) a Waste of Time?