Modern Teacher|Modern Society

A podcast for the 21st Century Educator by a Literacy Coach & a Social Science Teacher

[Modern Teacher|Modern Society @MtmsPodcast]

The jobs that have left the US are not coming back, and many jobs have not left, but have been automated.

As teachers, we must prepare the next generation of workers with critical thinking and creative problem solving for jobs that do not yet exist. #education

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Ida B. Wells should have a monument prominently placed in the Tennessee State Capitol Rotunda. I'm thinking where Forrest currently sits.

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This, of course, is great news. It should be the norm everywhere. #education

Ethnic Studies to Be Required at Largest US Public College

https://t.co/FnDEcEw0M8

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We already know that children w/o immune issues will likely be okay; it's the spreading it to others that is the problem. #education

Kids have 'near zero risk' of getting Covid at school as just 11 have died from virus, study finds

https://t.co/VhHIFIkiQL

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This headline sounds great, but it must also take into account a number of other factors, including socioeconomic issues, access to childcare, access to space, and having enough teachers.

Keeping schools open worked in Sweden
https://t.co/VqEEBSWa5N

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I am a parent and a teacher. I understand the frustration on both sides of this. But safety must be a priority when returning to school. #education

Loudoun County announces fall plan that includes more remote learning, sparking parent anger

https://t.co/kv5jUooFbd

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It looks like the beginning of the end of America’s obsession with student standardized tests #education
https://t.co/xZsra9izW9

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Chadwick Boseman needs to play Bobby Seales in a biopic.

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Interesting decision to use all actors as is in the flashbacks. I like it.

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Great use of historical figures within the film through discussion.

Effective method of teaching American History.

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This cast is phenomenal.

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Starting Da 5 Bloods by Spike Lee on Metflix right now.

Opening is superb.

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@parscale What exactly is your definition of amazing? Cause if this is it, man...

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Great podcast on Robert Smalls, a slave who freed himself, became a Union hero, a state Senator, and a member of the House of Representatives.
https://t.co/81U0eGueWP

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Hey, @Twitter, when you ask me to follow topics, why is #education under Hobbies & Interests and not under News, or under its own heading?

[Harper the Teacher 👊🏼 @JHarperEdu]

Not teaching students about the injustices Black and Indigenous people face as a result of colonialism is a conscious erasure of history that benefits white supremacy.

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Get out there and #finishstrong 🙌🖇️📐📏📌📝

[Secondary Literacy @literacyedge]

Don't let the end-of-year countdown affect your growth mindset! Engage and be engaged. Never miss a chance to make a difference in a student's life. Most of them will miss you deeply during the summer so make some memories that will last! #MondayMotivation

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@literacyedge @BiscottiNicole @DrMarkJGonyea @Principal_HD @ILAToday @JonGordon11 @educationweek A world would exist where everyone could read non-fiction well and thus be in control of their lives and their learning.

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Too true, too true...

[Secondary Literacy @literacyedge]

A person who can read well can learn to do anything else!

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Hey there everyone! After a long absence I wanted to announce a new venture. Follow me at @literacyedge as I tackle secondary literacy support! I look forward to more of the great conversations we have had over the past year!