In “A Report to an Academy”, a short story published by Franz Kafka in 1919, an ape named Red Peter gives a lecture to a scientific conference, recalling how he was hunted in the jungle and then awoke one day in a cage, unable to…
I love memes and enjoy sharing them on Facebook, Twitter or even emailing them to friends and coworkers. But until several years ago, it never occurred to me to use a meme generator, a fun communication tool, in the classroom. For those who aren't…
Students read and discuss a series of picture books that highlights social barriers and bridges of race, class, and gender. Prior to a read-aloud of each picture book, students participate in activities, such as research or independent reading…
George Lucas Educational Foundation
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Suzanne Caines
– Feb 19, 12:00 PM
No matter the circumstances, the most powerful learning experiences for high school students often involve student-led discussions that foster connections with each other, as well as with critical texts and ideas. A highly structured, well-planned…
We are in a temporal loop. George Santayana's 1905 observation that “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” remains (ironically?) indelible, but it isn't even the half of it. Repetition suggests a start…
