by Greg Cunningham Pandemic politics and science denial: how to measure a year When the number came on the screen the song popped into my head: Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes How do you
Creating a patterned tapestry of the spoken word. FEBRUARY 2021 PODCAST – Our celebration of Black History Month continues with today’s podcast featuring an analysis of the poem The Hill We Climb presented by Amanda Gorman during the inauguration of President Joe Biden. It features Quincy College English Professor Steven
by Paula Paris William Monroe Trotter 1872 – 1934 “For every right, with all the might” (Motto of the Boston Guardian) On Humboldt Avenue in Roxbury, Massachusetts, in the heart of what was once a thriving middle-class African-American residential and business neighborhood, sits the William Monroe Trotter K-8 School, one
by Cathie Maglio As a math teacher, I am always looking for role models for my students, especially role models of different backgrounds. I’m taking advantage of Black History month to write about some Black role models who have contributed to my favorite field, mathematics.
by Gary Kaplan What poetry does “Poetry is typically the touchstone that we go back to when we have to remind ourselves of the history that we stand on, and the future that we stand for.” –Amanda Gorman “Poetry makes nothing happen,” wrote W.H. Auden in his tribute to W.B.
by Greg Cunningham How teachers and students are making the virtual classroom work “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be good.” With this soothing mantra we began the first ever season of the Massachusetts Speech and Debate League during which all tournaments would be held online with students performing
In Their Own Words JANUARY 2021 PODCAST – During this past year, we have explored relevant and topical educational issues each month. In today’s podcast, we’ll take a look back at some of the memorable moments from our 2020 podcasts. Our focus will be on how teachers adjusted to the
by Joan Reissman Students are curious and anxious about the pandemic. Its omnipresence in the media and its tangible effect on daily life create a learning opportunity. Teachers can take advantage of that opportunity to develop lessons that touch on a range of subjects and skills.
JFYNet Learning Specialists reflect on their experiences during the Covid 19 shutdown
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