Inside the Common Core: ELA

Emily Hanford introduces the first episode of her new podcast, Sold a Story.There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a generation — even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on thi ... Show More

Producer DJ Cashmere spent seven years teaching Black and brown students at a Noble Street charter high school in Chicago. At the time, Noble followed a popular model called "no excuses." Its schools required strict discipline but promised low-income students a better shot at col ... Show More

Camille Leihulu Slagle is Native Hawaiian. She always knew she wanted to go away for college. Education would help her afford to stay in her homeland. Life in the islands is expensive. Camille wants to give back to her people through science, studying the volcanoes central to Haw ... Show More

“J’ai eu des cours de français à l’école pendant 6, 8, 10 ans et pourtant je suis incapable de parler français. J’ai oublié presque tout ce que j’ai appris. J’ai l’impression d’avoir perdu mon temps dans ces classes.” Ce sont des phrases que j'entends souvent. Ça fait presque ... Show More

Comment la posture de Wonderwoman m'aide, les problèmes de discipline, mes tentatives pour amener mon style dans les leçons et pourquoi les classes avec les élèves "Special needs" me rendent folle (NB: ce n'est pas à cause des élèves)... Un journal de bord et mes réflexio ... Show More

🌟 #BritishEnglish From Boomers to Alphas: Today we work on improving your English comprehension explaining terms that define our times! Learn phrases like "Gen Z" and "Millennials" so you can join in everyday conversations! 🎧 Why invest 10+ minutes of your valuable time in this ... Show More

In the podcast today we listen to Adelina from Spain talk with Chris from Belgium about her thoughts on Education in her country. This podcast is lesson #1255 on elllo.org Here is the transcript to the coversation: Chris: So Adelina, I guess it's not polite to ask a girl for ... Show More

In this episode of the SDG Learncast, we feature Breanne Pitt, a researcher and educator, on the concept of systems thinking and its vital role in modern education. They explore the challenges and complexities of the digital age, discuss the impact of standardized testing, and de ... Show More

What is a typical school schedule like in the US? In this podcast episode, I talk about this in more detail. You will learn about the times of the year that schools start school and finish. You will also learn about quarters and semesters. For online English classes, join my Imme ... Show More

Do you find yourself or your child spending endless hours on a smartphone? Is this constant phone use affecting your daily life and social interactions? Discover how smartphones are changing our habits and mental health, and improve your English language skills in the process. Re ... Show More

JISC has written a thought-provoking article on digital transformation for universities. It's lines like "I hope to see universities breaking away from the traditional academic calendar and the tyranny of the timetable" that not only feel new, but totally possible too. But ar ... Show More

Has the leftist indoctrination so prevalent in college reached down into our elementary and high schools, too? If so, what can concerned parents do about it? Jill Simonian, Director of Outreach for PragerU Resources for Educators and Parents, has answers.