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[National Humanities Alliance @HumanitiesAll]

As we wrap up our spotlight on #studytheHumanities partnerships for this week of #NAHM, we look ahead to our next report and webinar, which will explore how faculty and administrators can leverage scholarly society resources to attract students to the humanities, including...

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Important! 🙌
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[NEA @NEAToday]

BREAKING: @POTUS has once again paused federal student loan payments until January 31, 2022. While this will bring temporary relief to many, we must continue to demand #StudentDebtForgiveness.
#PSLF #CancelStudentDebt
https://t.co/nOf2XuaQ1j

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Increased anti-Asian racism and living in intergenerational households are some reasons why 7 out of 10 Asian American students are learning remotely – a rate higher than Black, Latino or white students. https://t.co/QSXBADfPfg

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

A study of 6,200 kids found that elevated curiosity was linked to higher math and literacy skills among kindergarteners and the achievement gap associated with poverty was essentially closed. https://t.co/xj8exrDZxF

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

“While we want to recover some of those [pre-pandemic] experiences, maybe it’s a lesson that we don’t need as much activity as we thought we did. Maybe it’s okay to feel some disappointment in exchange for a calmer, more centered life.” @washingtonpost https://t.co/rU11rj5tWR

[edutopia @edutopia]

“Authentic biliteracy means that you navigate the language as a literate human being. Our students feel confident reading, writing, communicating, and expressing themselves in both languages.” Caroline Butler-Rahman, Spanish Teacher (Filmed @ Amigos School, Cambridge, MA. Dec 19)

[Ed Post 🎓 @edu_post]

"We built the curriculum we believed should exist." - Evan Gutierrez #CulturallySustainingCurriculum #CulturallyResponsive #CulturallyRelevant https://t.co/yr5ymKEK2c

[National Humanities Alliance @HumanitiesAll]

New on the #HumanitiesforAll blog: Ángeles Donoso Macaya of @HumanitiesGC writes about Archives in Common, a public humanities initiative working to disseminate knowledge of mutual aid efforts, indigenous knowledge/practices, and much more. Read more: https://t.co/c7cfDeuQ8Y

[Dr. Jennifer Craft (she/her) @jenlcraft]

Mind blowing Poem this morning - students need the opportunity to read and discuss -
Lesson Plan: Discuss 22-year-old Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb” | Lesson Plan | PBS NewsHour Extra https://t.co/2FyjxvJyAF

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Love this! 🧡
📷 @USATODAY

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Even if the kids you teach aren't bilingual, this graphic reminds us to celebrate student strengths!!

Art by @educatorbmls

[PBS Teachers @pbsteachers]

Bill Nye the Science Guy didn’t just teach us to love science, he taught students to stay curious about the world around them — and how to enjoy a good musical parody. Who taught you how to be curious? #PBS50

[PBS Teachers @pbsteachers]

Curious George has inspired generations of children to stay curious about the world around them, and taught them the importance of friends like the Man in the Yellow Hat. What is your favorite place to explore? #PBS50

[National Humanities Alliance @HumanitiesAll]

Each October, we celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month by calling attention to the many ways humanities research, teaching, and programs serve students and communities across the country. #NAHM20

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Since shutdowns began, the use of library services has rocketed. Across the country, libraries are stepping up for their communities — expanding WiFi access, helping kids stay engaged, and hosting online events. https://t.co/6WPcM28Om7

[Ed Post 🎓 @edu_post]

"Like my nephew, there are so many Black boys out there who do not get to make a mistake, who do not get to have society’s benefit of the doubt—especially when they encounter law enforcement." @kelisa_l2teach #BlackBoysFilm #HumanizeBlackBoys https://t.co/jbgRBTQ8BG

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

"It is the exercise of hope, the practice of undoing and dismantling systems of oppression, the practice of freedom and of truth-telling. Anti-racist work is the practice of healing and of restoring; it is a practice of love."
https://t.co/z2Wp88pjxh

[edutopia @edutopia]

Teachers can give students unplugged activities to develop computer science skills—a break from screen time during distance learning.
https://t.co/YCBQL6cASI

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Parents need to know that suicide is preventable, says @LDamour. A red flag is when sadness is more than a passing mood. Caregivers need to check in regularly — which can be complicated when the whole family is spending so much time at home. @anya1anya
https://t.co/xal8DJDG3z