Transcending Autism with Disney
From Zazu to Iago, Suskind’s article tells the story of how a child with autism used Disney characters to communicate complex thoughts and heartfelt experiences.
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The Money Trail Behind Charters and Unions
This Daily News article provides a look into the behind-the-scenes funding of charters and unions.
Read MoreBill de Blasio Faces Challenging Questions on Morning Joe
This morning, Bill de Blasio faced a barrage of difficult questions on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Read MoreThe Story Behind the SAT Overhaul
The recent changes to the SAT have been big news in education. And the story behind them is largely about the passion and eccentricity of one man: David Coleman.
Read MoreChinese-Tibetan Relations
At the high school where I used to teach, students grouped themselves into “Yanks” and “Zoes.” Yanks were the African-American students. Zoe is a slang term to refer to a …
Read MoreRandom Family: The Absence of Love
In one scene in Adrian Nicole LeBlanc’s Random Family, Jessica decides to get a tattoo on her chest that reads, “Jessica Loves George.” George—known to those in his Bronx community as …
Read MoreSchool Report Cards Can Motivate Students
When the Provost of Miami Edison Senior High School, Dr. Pablo Ortiz, interrupted seventh period over the public address system, everyone knew something big was happening: “Teachers, apologies for interrupting …
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