Author Archives: Meg Rayborn Dawson

History Lesson: Students visualize black history By Amanda M. Usher     19 hrs ago Amanda M. Usher | The Valdosta Daily Times Angela Jennings, founder of Sankofa: African American Museum, speaks to students of Madison Countym Fla., High School last … Continue reading →

THE RESEARCH IS IN Why Students Forget—and What You Can Do About It Our brains are wired to forget, but there are research-backed strategies instructors can use to make your teaching stick. By Youki Terada September 20, 2017 ©Shutterstock.com/Lightspring Teachers have … Continue reading →

This is Part II of a 2 Part series.  To read Part I please click HERE Karen Hertzberg   Simplify Your Writing:  23 More Words and Phrases You No Longer Need  part II August 24, 2018TRENDS Have you ever struggled to … Continue reading →

  EDUCATION How College Admissions Really Work: If The College Admissions Scandal Shocked You, Read This March 23, 2019   9:15 AM ET NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO CLARE LOMBARDO Twitter Sara Wong for NPR The fallout — and fascination — continue from … Continue reading →

SIMPLIFY YOUR WRITING: 31 Words and Phrases You No Longer Need Karen Hertzberg   GRAMMARLY Updated on February 1, 2017WORDS Close your eyes. Imagine words as people in an office setting. The verbs scurry about, active and animated, getting things done. … Continue reading →

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING Learn how to bring cross-curricular, arts-infused p Arts-Infused Project-Based Learning: Crafting Beautiful Work roject-based learning into your classroom. ByEmelina Minero  EDUTOPIA September 15, 2016 Overview School 21 in England infuses the arts into a project-based learning model, emphasizing … Continue reading →

  Governor DeSantis eliminates Common Core, announces replacement Published 1 day ago Florida The News Service of Florida article Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new education standards on Friday, a year after he vowed to eliminate the … Continue reading →

THE RESEARCH IS IN Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks Students are easily distracted, but regular, short breaks can help them focus, increase their productivity, and reduce their stress. By Youki Terada March 9, 2018 ©Shutterstock.com/Rawpixel.com Regular breaks throughout the school day—from short brain breaks in … Continue reading →

  12 LGBTQ ‘Pilots’ Head Toward September Statewide Launch   NEW JERSEY—Twelve schools throughout New Jersey will serve as proving grounds for newly developed lessons focused on teaching about the contributions of LGBTQ individuals to middle school and high school … Continue reading →