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For almost 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of being a captioner for middle school, high school, and higher education classes. One thing that stands out to me time and time again is how students excel when they’re given the same level of access as their peers. There’s nothing quite like seeing a student actively engaging in the classroom—accessing captions, joining the conversation, and truly thriving in their learning environment. Education is the foundation for opportunity, growth, and connection—and accessibility is what ensures that everyone has a fair chance to succeed, especially people with disabilities. Accessible education isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must. When we break down barriers, we empower students to reach their full potential—and that’s something we should all strive for. Let’s continue to build a future where education works for everyone! #accessibility #education #higherED #deaf #captioning

👉 5 Education Innovations to Watch Out For in 2025 👈 🌲Patio Vivo - transforms school playgrounds into learning landscapes to promote play, outdoor learning, and contact with nature 👧 Protsahan India Foundation - care, rehabilitation, healing and reintegration of marginalised & disadvantaged girls facing SGBV 📈PROYECTIVIDA - strengthening life projects of students from vulnerable populations ♻️Raster Master, Three Generations Learning Model by Deep Narayan Nayak - educating first-generation learners, their parents, & grandparents, breaking the cycle of illiteracy & poverty 📘Read Smart Cinyanja by Impact Network - innovative project to improve early literacy outcomes based on the use of phonetic charts 🔗Download the Global Collection 2025: doi.org/10.58261/NPZB4474

Rethinking Gifted Education: Beyond Maximizing Potential Gifted education is often perceived as a means to maximize potential. However, it is crucial to recognize that it should also address the special needs of twice and thrice exceptional populations, as well as gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds. I want to emphasize that gifted education can sometimes become a pathway to elitism, or a project driven by the aspirations of narcissistic and vainglorious parents. This "kiasu" mentality, prevalent in some cultures, can create undue pressure on children and reinforce social inequalities. Instead of focusing solely on maximizing individual achievement, we should prioritize inclusive practices that support all gifted learners, particularly those who face additional challenges. Gifted education should be about nurturing diverse talents and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background. Let’s work together to create an equitable education system that truly serves the needs of all students. #GiftedEducation #EquityInEducation #InclusiveLearning Kelvin-ChatGPT co-production

It’s going to take a village to change the narrative and expand awareness of postsecondary pathways for young people. That’s why we need YOU! If you took a different education-to-career pathway after high school, submit a video today explaining what path(s) you took and how it helped you achieve your goals for a chance to win $500 >> https://lnkd.in/di--EYyU #ReimagineEducation #TransformWorkandLearning #BeyondDegrees

How to Raise and Teach Children of Generation Beta: Parents Will Have No Time for Jokes What to expect from children of the Beta generation, how to teach and raise them - dedicated to the parents of children born in 2025. https://lnkd.in/ee5pR7eS

Curious to see some of the articles in our Winter 2025 issue of Teaching Young Children? Our second special issue focuses on STEM and exploring how you can integrate equitable STEM learning opportunities in preschool and kindergarten. Included in this issue are activities to inspire children's inventing. Members can access TYC here: https://lnkd.in/gW5SkHTQ Which articles are you interested in reading? Comment below!

If we want to make strides in 2025 to get #MediaLiteracy education into more schools around the country, we need to: ⚖️ Put pressure on our policymakers to pass legislation that prioritizes media literacy education in K-12 schools and provides funding to support teacher training, curriculum development, and implementation; and 🗣️ Mobilize grassroots advocates — parents, teachers, and other individuals — to start conversations in their local schools and communities and find ways to incorporate media literacy skills practice into the current curriculum. This is our focus for 2025 — but we can’t do this work without you. As we continue to advocate to get media literacy education into more schools and classrooms, can we count on your support? https://lnkd.in/ePSMVSZT

Education is a path out of poverty. Holistic support in education is a path out of poverty that supports the growth of the whole child.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗞𝗖𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 💙 🎉 The greatest pedagogical and parental goal for students and children in the 21st century economy, dominated by creativity and innovation should not be about what they know, but much more about how they think. KC's vision for education is to de-emphasize the value the school system places on what grades students have while actively figuring out ways to promote their enthusiasm for learning and interest in creative expressions. sustainable development #Innovation #Criticalthinking #knowledgeCenterkc #stemeducation #sdg4qualityeducation #Creativity #happynewweek

In District Diamer, where educational opportunities for girls face significant challenges, the READ Foundation’s Community-Based Accelerated Learning Spaces (CBALS) project is creating a transformative impact. CBALS is dedicated to promoting girls’ education by: Improving Access: Establishing safe, accessible learning spaces in remote areas to reduce barriers such as distance and cultural constraints. Accelerated Learning Opportunities: Providing condensed and tailored curricula to help out-of-school girls catch up on their education and re-enter the mainstream system. Community Engagement: Collaborating with parents, local leaders, and communities to raise awareness about the importance of girls’ education, fostering a supportive environment. Empowering Female Teachers: Training and employing local female teachers to create a culturally acceptable and inspiring learning atmosphere. Bridging the Gender Gap: Targeting out-of-school girls to reduce disparities, ensuring every girl has the chance to learn, grow, and contribute to society. By addressing key barriers to education, CBALS is not just providing knowledge—it’s empowering a generation of girls with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Together, we can create a more equitable world where education is a right for all. #GirlsEducation #READFoundation #CBALS #EducationForAll #DiamerDevelopment #EmpowermentThroughEducation