Many of us may have grown up reading some of Mark Twain’s work – at least in abridged versions – and many of us may have taken delight in the stories, particularly in the rebellions of the central characters. Twain’s work has come under considerable criticism from many angles, but most notably for the use of racist terms and stereotypical depictions of Jim in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Teachers are magicians. The kind of classroom environment they create leads to not just curricular learning, but social and emotional development as well. This issue of Teacher Plus gives teachers the tool of design to create some more magic.
There are at least two ways in which we might imagine the future. One path takes us through unchecked climate change and its consequences on human and planetary life, including the exacerbation of conflicts around the world.
No matter what the role, I suspect that most of us veer between a need for structure, a sense of order and clear boundaries
Educators may not be on the front lines, but our classrooms are spaces where change begins. Editor Usha Raman writes about the role of teachers in fostering a more equitable world, even as we grapple with our own challenges.
Textbooks aren’t just about facts—they shape worldviews, writes editor Usha Raman. Depicting fathers cooking and mothers in diverse roles can help shift expectations and spark conversations. When children see inclusive representations, they learn that everyone can take on any role, she adds.
New faces, new methods, and new beginnings! At Teacher Plus, we embrace our digital transition and focus on new learning experiences.
Usha Raman
We have reached the end of a long chapter, as we bring to you this last print edition of Teacher Plus. Just as stories have leapt off the printed pages of books and now reach us in many different ways, Teacher Plus too will come to you in a digital avatar. It may not be the same, but our stories will continue to carry the same spirit as we begin a new chapter.
Usha Raman
What motivates a school to come into being, to act? Are schools just entities that sell a product – education? What is a school’s understanding of education? How does this understanding play out in the classrooms?
Usha Raman
Whenever the Annual State of Education Report is released, it leaves us dismayed at the state of affairs. The most recent one released a few months ago in 2023 also shows that the learning levels of children leaves much to be desired. How do we use these findings to make a difference in our classrooms?
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