The New York Times – On the Runway:
A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.
Category: Teachers and School Employees
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How Big Tech Captured American Schools
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Companies like Google and Microsoft have used their money, their might and their massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain.
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How a Teacher Revived Backyard Baseball
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.
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Yondr Pouches, a Solution to School Phone Bans, Are No Match for Teens
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In some schools, Yondr, a pouch marketed to keep kids off devices, has proved no match for actual children.
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Suzanne Shepherd, Actress Known for Playing Mothers, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Film:
After establishing herself as a teacher, she started a prolific screen acting career in her 50s that included roles in “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos.”
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Jorma Panula: The Teacher Behind the Greatest Conductors
The New York Times – Music:
At 93, the Finnish classical music eminence Jorma Panula has generations of students spread around the globe, with more on the way.
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Ron Miles, Understated Master of Jazz Cornet, Is Dead at 58
The New York Times – Music:
He enjoyed the admiration of his fellow musicians for decades, but he had just been starting to find his place in the spotlight.