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This D.C. Science Teacher Turned His Kitchen into a Chemistry Lab to Teach His Students From Home
A D.C. chemistry teacher transformed his kitchen into a classroom to teach and inspire his students from home. Jonte Lee from Calvin Coolidge High School walked LX News host Tabitha Lipkin through some experiments while discussing the importance of representing Black teachers and the hearing impaired community through his popular classes on social media.
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How Do Teachers, Parents Explain Capitol Riot to Students?
Jan. 6, 2021 is already being dubbed “a day that will live in infamy,” but while some consider it an attack bordering on treason, others see it differently. And as the attack on the Capitol officially takes its place in the history book, the question becomes how do you handle this in a classroom?
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Watch: Teachers Sing Hilarious '12 Days of Zoom Class' Christmas Carol
A Christmas carol reimagined by teachers at a Maryland school seems to perfectly capture one of 2020’s biggest struggles: virtual learning. Educators from Gaithersburg Middle School created a parody song called “The 12 Days of Zoom Class.” Holiday classic “The Twelve Days of Christmas” always seems like it goes on forever. And so did 2020 — especially for teachers who…
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Students Are Falling Behind in Math as COVID-19 Continues to Disrupt Education, According to a Study
After months of school disruptions and remote teaching due to COVID-19, researchers are starting to see some of the impact on learning. Megan Kuhfeld, a senior research scientist with the nonprofit NWEA, joined LX News to explain a study that found that the pandemic has led to many students falling behind in math specifically.
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Teachers Are Essential Workers Too and Should Get Early Vaccines, Says Miami Schools Head
With a nationwide vaccine rollout poised to begin, a debate is underway about who should be given priority access. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says teachers are essential workers who play a vital role in our communities and should be near the front of the line.
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Devoted Elementary School PE Instructor Named ‘Teacher of the Year'
Félix Quiñónez, a Hispanic teacher at the Los Angeles Unified School District, was named “Teacher of the Year 2020.”
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Schools Scramble for Substitutes as Teachers Opt to Retire Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Many teachers are choosing not to return to the classroom because of the coronavirus threat, and schools around the U.S. are scrambling to find replacements.
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Teacher Deaths Raise Alarms as New School Year Begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
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New Trump Administration Guidance May Force Virus-Exposed Teachers Back to Classrooms
New guidance from President Donald Trump’s administration declares teachers to be “critical infrastructure workers.”
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Georgia Teachers Make Rap Video to Excite Kids for Virtual Learning
Callie Evans and Audri Williams, teachers at Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia, made a video to excite students about virtual learning.
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‘Every Little Thing Has Changed:' Colorado Teacher Shares Emotional Footage of Socially-Distanced Classroom
A fifth-grade teacher in Colorado Springs is turning to social media to get people to understand how different classrooms will look this fall due to the pandemic, including desks spaced far apart and scheduled bathroom breaks.
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Virtual School: Teachers Want to Improve But Training Varies
Virtual learning is part of an increasing number of fall reopening plans, and districts are facing pressure to improve after many students got left behind this spring
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School Supplies: Help Teachers #ClearTheList With PPE, Wipes
Teachers need pencils, crayons, glue sticks … and plexiglass.
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Why One Arizona Educator Says She May Quit Rather Than Go Back to the Classroom
Arizona mother-of-three Heather Mace is an education mentor who helps beginning teachers with lesson plans and classroom management. Mace joined LX News to explain why she feels uncomfortable returning to school this fall as Covid-19 cases surge in her state.