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Tim Walz’s candidacy for vice president underscores the political power of teachers
On July 25, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the American Federation of Teachers…
Category: Education
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Presidential elections provide opportunities to teach about power, proportions and percentages
To American voters, the process of electing a president and other officials may be difficult…
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This course explores the history of contested presidential elections
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.…
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Colleges could benefit from taking a data-driven look at hostility toward Jews on campus
In the year that has passed since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel,…
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More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how should they measure it?
Back in 1970, the economist Milton Friedman famously argued that businesses have a single responsibility:…
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Studying science fiction films can help students understand the power societies have to shape our lives
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.…
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Being bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future
The effects of bullying on teens’ mental health are well-documented. But could bullying also shape…
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Teachers feel most productive when they use AI for teaching strategies
Teachers can use generative AI in a variety of ways. They may use it to…
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Climate change is easier to study when it’s presented as a game
Climate change is among the more difficult but important topics to teach to young people.…
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Parents with disabilities have faced discrimination for years in the US, but new rules will help ensure that child welfare systems treat them more fairly
Parents with any kind of disability are much more likely to have some type of…