“Uncertainty” is ... certainly a word that can be used to characterize our present political environment. And, since no matter what anyone might say to the contrary, teaching is, indeed, political, so this atmosphere affects our schools, classrooms, students, and their families.
Here are some posts that might offer some helpful advice to Ķvlog trying to navigate the present moment.
1. How to Keep Supporting Students in a Hostile Political Environment
Protecting kids outside of school may be beyond Ķvlog’ means, but here are ways we can help them. Read more.
2. Education Leaders Share Their Ideas for Handling Political Uncertainty
If you lead long enough, chaos will find you. Here’s how to manage it.
Read more.
3. English Learners May Feel Under Attack. Teachers Can Help Ease Their Fear
In a hostile political climate, teachers can best help their students by maintaining familiar routines. Read more.
4. The Trump Administration Is Bullying Educators. We Can Fight Back
As just about every K-12 teacher or administrator knows, going along with a bully only encourages them. Read more.
5. Education Research Is in the Trump Administration’s Cross Hairs
DOGE took a “chainsaw” to the Ed. Dept’s grant programs. Morgan Polikoff has four suggestions for his research colleagues. Read more.
6. ‘Fire Everywhere.’ How to Find Joy in Teaching Right Now
There has never been a more critical time to teach students the power of words. Read more.