Anne Carlsen Center’s Post

#representationmatters "Children need literature in their classrooms to provide mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors (Bishop, 1990). Mirror literature reflects students’ lives and cultures. Providing children’s literature in the classroom that reflects students affirms their cultures and experiences, helps them understand that their stories matter, shows them positive examples of what they can be and celebrates the importance of their cultural heritage. Literature that allows students to gain a view into the lives, cultures and experiences of people that they identify as different than themselves provides a 'window' into another part of their world. Window books can help foster positive intercultural experiences, increase empathy towards others, reduce prejudice and provide a platform for underrepresented voices and experiences to be celebrated. These windows help children get a glimpse of other cultures and build an understanding and appreciation for other ways of life in order to develop a multidimensional understanding of others (Yoo-Lee et al., 2014). Children’s understanding of the world should also be facilitated by utilizing diverse literature that acts as 'sliding glass doors' allowing students to meaningfully connect with lives, cultures and experiences other than their own (Bishop, 1990). These opportunities for learning can help children become more open-minded, inclusive in their worldview and confront ideas related to equity and social justice (Riley, 2016). Unfortunately, children’s literature has historically done a poor job reflecting the diversity of our country."

Buffalo’s connection to Brown v. Board of Education on 70th anniversary LINK: https://lnkd.in/eZebFnRK #TheDailyConsultant #Education #Learning #TeachersPayTeachers #TpT Please LIKE & REPOST _______________________________________________________________ Are you looking for Educational Tools for children? check out our education products: https://lnkd.in/db_H7993 1. Addition Math Drills: https://lnkd.in/enCdPV8C 2. Subtraction Math Drills: https://lnkd.in/eNuVHcCt

While we prioritize literacy at Nyla Nova STEMversity, we also recognize that standardized tests don't always accurately measure students' abilities or potential. That's why we take a holistic approach to education, focusing on individual growth and progress rather than just test scores. ✅ Our Nyla Nova STEM Lit's Literacy program is designed to support students in achieving literacy success through personalized, targeted instruction and support. ✅At Nyla Nova STEMversity, our goal is not just to teach students to read and write but to instill in them a lifelong love of learning and literacy. ⭐️Together, we're building a brighter future one word at a time! https://lnkd.in/gkQ-dMvs #LiteracyMatters #EmpoweringStudents #NylaNovaSTEMversity #NylaNovaSTEM

We liked this end-of-year roll up from The 74 Media, the "23 Best Education Articles of 2023," as a reminder of important issues in education. Check it out. #2023 #education #literacy https://hubs.ly/Q02dGgP40

What gets you the best early literacy gains, thereby maximizing your academic return on investments? See what worked for Philadelphia's public school system, and read more about the academic ROI concept on Sprig's blog> https://lnkd.in/e9YaWVij #roi #early #literacy #teach #learn #student #school #edu

📚 Explore how schools measure students' readiness in civics education! This insightful article from Education Week emphasizes the importance of focusing on skills, not just facts, in civics education. https://ow.ly/LWi850QZyE1

Food for though in the first part of this article: focus on math and reading in the No Child Left Behind Act, while it seems generally irrefutable, has caused some damage not only to the education system but to our generation and our children, linking the development of huge diabetes growth in minorities to the decrease in focus on physical fitness in our youth, especially those most at risk for not being math and reading 'proficient' in primary school. Skip down to the "A Historical Perspective" part for the original purpose of public education in America. https://lnkd.in/edeGKYff

This article breaks down enduring stereotypes and reveals a tradition of academic excellence that shaped the era before desegregation. Explore how these schools defied the odds to nurture leaders and innovators who have profoundly impacted our society. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel—our predecessors have already laid a foundation for educational brilliance despite societal challenges. Let's honor their legacy by fighting to transform these promises of quality education for all, into realities for our babies! #EducationReform #BlackHistory #AcademicExcellence https://lnkd.in/gNFQWCMU

For those Headteachers and service leads who listened to my presentation today, at The SAST Headteachers’ Conference, read more about Boys' Impact Impact from the man himself; Dr Alex Blower Far more articulate than me!

As a history teacher, we always stress to students to review and analyze the biases of primary source documents within historical eras. This poignant article was written at the end of 2023 analyzing our education policy and media coverage over the last four years. "Now, long after it matters, the Times realizes, “The school closures that took 50 million children out of classrooms at the start of the pandemic may prove to be the most damaging disruption in the history of American education.” #History #Education #PrimarySourceDocuments #NewYorkTimes #NewYorkPost