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Time Decorated: The Musical Influences of Jean-Michel Basquiat | Part 1 with Terrace Martin
'The first segment of the series on jazz and bebop, produced by Quincy Jones Productions and directed by Moses Berkson , features L.A. jazz musician Terrace Martin as well as input from Quincy Jones himself. Martin delves into how the genre, birthed in New York City much like Basquiat, played a role in his artistic vision. The series includes works by bebop artists such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy G
'Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy'
'Director Stanley Nelson joins All Of It to talk about his new Netflix documentary, “ Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy ,” which examines the complex history of the drug and the racism that fueled a crisis.'
The Cognitive Benefits of Learning New Skills as an Older Adult
'There’s long been a stereotype that older adults are not as good at learning new skills—like languages, technology, and sports—as young people. But research from Rachel Wu at the University of California, Riverside shows that the learning environment and mindset rather than cognitive ability may be responsible for young people quickly picking up new skills. For older people, learning new things
'Just As I Am': Cicely Tyson Reflects On Her Long Career
'During a career spanning more than six decades, Cicely Tyson has brought to life iconic roles in theater, film and television — from Sounder to The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman to Roots to How to Get Away with Murder . They've offered previously unseen images of the sweep and humanity of Black life. And now, in a new memoir, Just as I Am , she finally sets forth her improbable journey, fro
Bevy Smith on Reinventing Yourself
'Bevy Smith , host of Sirius XM’s Bevelations, joins All Of It to discuss her new book about career reinvention titled , Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie.'
Left of Black S9:E25: Vernacular Archives of Afro-Asia with with Tao Leigh Goffe (The Lost Episodes)
Left of Black co-host Sasha Panaram ( @SashaPanaram ) is joined in the studio by American Studies scholar, Tao Leigh Goffe ( @taoleighgoffe ). Goffe is an Assistant Professor of Africana and Feminist, Gender, Sexuality Studies at Cornell University. She received her PhD in American Studies from Yale University in 2015. Her work examines the vernacular cultures that emerge from the histories of im
Left of Black S9*E24: Jason Moran on James Reese Europe, The Great Migration and Living in Harlem (The Lost Episodes)
Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan) is joined in the studio by musician Jason Moran (@morethan88). “Jason Moran is one of modern music’s most vital forces. Through a series of ambitious projects meant to bring jazz to a wider audience — such as the 2007 Duke Performances commission In My Mind , which reimagined Thelonious Monk’s 1959 Town Hall performance — Moran has become one of

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Changes I’m Making – & Experiments I’m Trying – In My ELL History Class This Semester
Alexas_Fotos / Pixabay It’s been a hell of a school year – for us all! I’ve been documenting my practical experiences in many posts, most of which you can find at Here Are Detailed – & Tentative – Distance Learning Plans For All My Fall Classes . The two most recent posts sharing my latest lessons are: FIVE KEY LESSONS I’VE LEARNED ABOUT DISTANCE LEARNING THIS SEMESTER Distance learning and Engli
“Increasing Engagement With Student Choice”
Increasing Engagement With Student Choice is the headline of my latest Education Week column. Four educators discuss ways to increase student engagement, including providing choice and building a sense of classroom community. Here are some excerpts:
Wednesday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopenings
Jazella / Pixabay Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : C.D.C. officials say most available evidence indicates schools can be safe if precautions are taken on campus and in the community. is from The NY Times. CDC officials say schools can re-open during pandemic — but precautions are crucial is from NBC News. CDC finds scant spread of coron
What Works Clearinghouse Publishes Online Learning Research Review – Points To Adaptive Learning & Games
The What Works Clearinghouse is a sort of the gold standard of education research. Today, they unveiled their Evidence Review of Distance Learning Programs Report . They included a zillion caveats and disclaimers, but did point to adaptive learning and gamification as two approaches that are more likely than not to be effective in distance learning. Those two strategies happen to be big parts of
Jan. 26th Is Australia Day – Here Are Related Resources
WikiImages / Pixabay January 26th is Australia Day, which commemorates the first convict ships that brought white immigrants to the continent. I should also note that many Indigenous people in Australia call it “Invasion Day.” You might be interested in The Best Sites To Learn About Australia . There are also many resources there on Australia’s indigenous peoples.

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