In the last three years, at least five states have passed legislation requiring schools to incorporate the lived experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders into the curriculum. Connecticut's law, passed in May 2022, required the new curriculum be implemented by the 2025-26 school year. Here, a high school teacher who's piloting a dual high school and college credit course shares what she's teaching, why it matters to her students, and how it can be a model for the rest of the state.
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How Schools Can Better Support Teachers of Newcomer Students
KQED
Teachers with newcomer students in their classroom need to receive proper professional support in order to effectively welcome these students.
When Teaching English Learners, Embrace These 3 Critical Mindsets
Education Week
Today, I’d like to share my ideas for the most important mindsets for ELL teachers to remember.
Leveraging Teacher Apprenticeship to Grow the ESL and Bilingual Teacher Workforce
New America
Over the past two years, K-12 teacher apprenticeship programs have been registered in 34 states and Puerto Rico. While many of these programs are in early stages, this moment offers an opportunity to develop approaches that both address specific teacher workforce needs and that align with changing student demographics.
Empowering Students to Be Real-World Problem Solvers
Edutopia
When middle school students are given the opportunity to deeply explore what it means to be a changemaker, they see a path toward making a difference in their own community — and beyond.
5 Ways to Recruit a Diverse Team of Teachers
Edutopia
The recruiting process is an opportunity for schools to grow, and I view it as an asset-based approach to team-building. I’m a problem solver, so I love trying to find the people who become the right puzzle pieces to complete the picture. Because part of my role entails working with new teachers, I love seeking out candidates because I will likely have the opportunity to work with many of the teachers I recruit.
A Practical Guide to Grief-Sensitive School Policies
Edutopia
When a school community experiences loss, having grief policies already in place can lessen the trauma.
13 Joy-Filled Middle Grade Titles for Tweens’ Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective
School Library Journal
From magical school fantasies to hilarious sibling stories, these 13 selections will keep middle schoolers turning pages during summer break. Complete with graphic novels, biographies, and poetry, this list has something for every tween.
Video: A Look Inside the Creation of a New Asian American Studies Curriculum
Education Week
5 Ways to Create a Literacy-Rich Preschool Classroom
Edutopia
Consider these straightforward ideas for setting up a literacy-friendly environment for pre-K learners.
Schools Successfully Fighting Chronic Absenteeism Have This in Common
Education Week
A surge in students' chronic absenteeism since the return to in-person classes hasn't discriminated, threatening academic recovery in schools of all sizes and demographic makeups across the country. But schools that are finding success in combating the problem tend to have at least one thing in common: They've leveraged help from outside of school, including community groups, families, and political leaders.
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