Remove 2001 Remove Common Core Remove Company Remove Meeting
article thumbnail

Passionate About Second Language Acquisition: Meet Inkeri, English Teacher at 51Talk

EdNews Daily

The company’s mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable, and through an online platform. After completing undergraduate school in 2001, I began my teaching career as a substitute teacher at various Oregon districts. What were two things that excited you about working with the company? About Inkeri Martin.

article thumbnail

It all started in a German castle: How wilderness programs shape some urban schools

The Hechinger Report

After World War II broke out, Lawrence Holt, the father of one of Hahn’s students and a partner in a shipping company, noticed that many young sailors were dying after their ships were torpedoed, while older seamen were able to hang on. Related: Common Core standards shake up the education business.

article thumbnail

Want to help public education thrive in 2017? Support The Hechinger Report!

The Hechinger Report

If public education is ever going to meet the needs of low-income students, ideas for change must get beyond the constant war of words fueled by advocacy journalism, partisan blogging and fake news. For example, states like Arizona voted to “replace” Common Core standards only to make minor changes on things like cursive writing.

Report 74