Critics of grade inflation argue that it cheats students who work hard for grades. But to others, letters don’t represent the many ways a student can excel. A school essay with a grade of A+. (Credit: Africa images) This article, by high school student Stella...
Cathal O’Luanaigh, News Decoder’s newest team member, brings a multilingual and multimedia perspective to our schools program. Cathal O’Luanaigh teaching an English Matters Erasmus+ course in Dublin. (Courtesy Cathal O’Luanaigh) Cathal...
A media literacy organization asked for nominations of teachers and groups who teach youth about press freedom. Nominations came from all across the world. Children in a classroom and a blackboard that says “Test Monday: Press Freedom.” Illustration by...
Living in a globalized world means appreciating the nuance of diverse perspectives and shared experiences. Global Citizenship Education (Canva). The field of education loves its buzzphrases. Standards-based grading. Project-based learning. Media literacy education. ...
We’ve created a library of educational resources to decode climate science and face the crisis with journalism, activism and art. CO2 written on a blackboard. (Credit: Getty Images Signature) Teaching climate change is a daunting task for educators, whether for...