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Regé-Jean Page On Redefining Regency-Era Masculinity In 'Bridgerton'
'All Things Considered 's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Regé-Jean Page about the new Netflix series Bridgerton . Page stars in the new Regency-era romance as the Duke of Hastings, the story's leading character.'
Black Women and Citizenship in the French Empire: A Conversation with Annette K. Joseph-Gabriel
' In Theory guest host Ariel Mond (PhD candidate, Rutgers University – New Brunswick) interviews Annette K. Joseph-Gabriel , assistant professor of French and Francophone Studies at the University of Michigan, about her new book, Reimagining Liberation: How Black Women Transformed Citizenship in the French Empire (University of Illinois Press, 2020).' In Theory: The JHI Blog Podcast · Black Women
Pierce Freelon On His Children's Album And The Legacy Of His Creative Black Family
'As a Black millennial father from the South, Pierce Freelon says he aims to diversify children's music. "I don't see enough depictions of Black men as nurturers, " he says. "You know, goofy kind of caring caregivers." The 36-year-old musician lives in Durham, N.C., with his wife and two kids. He's just released his first children's album, D.a.D , collaborating with musical guests in different ge
The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery – “A Homiletical Sankofa: The Spirituals and the Future of Ministry”
'The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery , dean of Duke University Chapel and associate professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School, presented the annual Howard Thurman Lecture, sponsored by Candler’s Black Church Studies program, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The lecture, “A Homiletical Sankofa: The Spirituals and the Future of Ministry,” focused on the Black church’s vital practices of
Ruby Hamad on 'White Tears Brown Scars'
'What happens when racism and sexism collides? Ruby Hamad joined Coast Connect for a discussion about her book White Tears Brown Scars , reflecting on the dynamics between white women and women of colour.'
“Bridgerton” Presents a More Diverse Vision of the Period Drama
'Writer and producer Shonda Rhimes is best known for her work on a number of successful network television dramas including Grey’s Anatomy , Scandal , and How to Get Away with Murder . Rhimes makes the leap to streaming with her Netflix debut, Bridgerton . The show is a romantic drama, set in the high society of early 19th century England. But unlike so many period pieces that depict the era with
Don Bryant: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
'Classic soul music feels best in a club, with a lead singer and big band, preferably with horns, playing off the excitement of a sweaty crowd, drawing them in to stories of love, or love lost, or love reclaimed. It's a hard feeling to 

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Are You Using Remote Teaching Strategies, Tools Or Routines That Are Working Well With ELLs & Want To Write A Guest Post About Them?
geralt / Pixabay We’re halfway into the and I suspect that many of us who are teaching remotely (and our students!) could use some new ideas. I’ve shared what I’ve been doing here , and would love to hear about specific lessons, instructional strategies, online tools, or class routines that have been working well with you while teaching English Language Learners. If you’re interested in writing a
“Ways to Help Ignite Students’ Intrinsic Desire for Writing Revision”
Ways to Help Ignite Students’ Intrinsic Desire for Writing Revision is the headline of my latest Education Week column. Five educators make suggestions that might help students want to revise their writing, including by using “editing stations.” Here are some excerpts
Jan. 30th is Fred Korematsu Day – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources
Many states, including California, recognize January 30th as Fred Korematsu Day: Fred T. Korematsu was a national civil rights hero. In 1942, at the age of 23, he refused to go to the government’s incarceration camps for Japanese Americans. You might be interested in The Best Resources On Japanese-American Internment In World War II .
The Best Sites For Learning About The Presidential Inauguration – 2020
heblo / Pixabay Joe Biden will take the oath of office on January 20, 2021 and become the 46th President of the United States. I have previously shared a number of resources to help teach about what’s been happening between the election and now. Here are some resources for teaching about the event itself: What you need to know about Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration is from The Washington Pos
Tuesday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopenings
Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING WHAT SCHOOLS WILL LOOK LIKE IN THE FALL : You definitely want to read The Atlantic’s article, The Debate About School Safety Is No Longer Relevant . Chicago’s School Dispute Intensifies is from The NY Times. Protesting teachers work from parking lot after colleague dies of COVID, GA video shows is from The Sacramento Bee. Do schools spread COVID
This Week’s “Round-Up” Of Useful Posts & Articles On Ed Policy Issues
Here are some recent useful posts and articles on educational policy issues (You might also be interested in THE BEST ARTICLES, VIDEOS & POSTS ON EDUCATION POLICY IN 2019 – PART TWO ): How Education Secretary Nominee Miguel Cardona Works With Teachers is from The American Prospect. Private schools pull students away from public schools is from Axios. Trump Issues School Choice Executive Order All
How To Talk About – And Respond To – “Learning Loss”
mojzagrebinfo / Pixabay Teresa Thayer Snyder, a former school district superintendent in New York State, has written a very popular Facebook post pushing back on the idea of “learning loss.” You can read her whole statement 

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