Reconstructing Curriculum The program curriculum will consist of intensive reading, discussion, class lectures, video presentations, group presentations, and lesson plan writing. October 24, 2018 By Christine Prusha Education & Professional Development Curriculum, Unveling Myths, Leason Plans 0 Comment Read More >>
Classroom Example of Teaching Complex Text: Butterfly Butterfly Video: A 10-minute video of a New York City kindergarten ELL classroom illustrating Lily Wong Fillmore’s technique for ensuring that all students can access complex text using academic vocabulary and build confidence in the use of complex sentences as they study the metamorphosis of butterflies. October 24, 2018 By Christine Prusha Education & Professional Development Video, ELL Classroom, Vocabulary 0 Comment Read More >>
Explore Omaha's Hidden History Making Invisible History Visible is an Omaha Public Schools project that focuses on studying minority history and the contributions minorities have made both to the city of Omaha and the state of Nebraska. October 24, 2018 By Christine Prusha Education & Professional Development History, Omaha, OPS, Minority 0 Comment Read More >>
Mathmatics Instruction for English Language Learners A Framework for Re-envisioning Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners October 24, 2018 By Christine Prusha Education & Professional Development Mathematics, English Language, Students 0 Comment Read More >>
A Call for Change A Call for Change: Providing Solutions for Black Male Achievement. October 24, 2018 By Christine Prusha Education & Professional Development Strategies, Mentoring, Achievement 0 Comment Read More >>
Native American Booklist NEA created the following reading list, which includes titles ranging from such pre-K classics as Mama, Do You Love Me? to books in Tony Hillerman's Joe Leaphorn series, which have been thrilling young (and older) adults for decades. The following titles are listed by grade level and include fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. October 24, 2018 By Education & Professional Development, General native, indian, american, Indigenous 0 Comment Read More >>
EDUCATING FOR A DIVERSE DEMOCRACY Teachers and Parents Check This Out: Classroom resources, professional development, magazines and publications. October 23, 2018 By Christine Prusha Education & Professional Development Resources, Articles, Srchives 0 Comment Read More >>
INNOCENT CLASSROOMS What if you could liberate your children from the weight of negative narratives and low expectations? October 23, 2018 By Christine Prusha Education & Professional Development Children of color, Learning, Growth 0 Comment Read More >>
The danger of a single story Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. October 12, 2018 By Christine Prusha General Africa , Culture , Idenity 0 Comment Read More >>
Transform Their World A surprisingly simple yet powerful path to successful student achievement August 9, 2018 By Education & Professional Development MHC, Equity, Diversity 0 Comment Read More >>