The rise of political extremism is (or isn’t) linked to what happens in our classrooms

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Liz Willen Dear reader,

Watching the violence unfold in the U.S. Capitol earlier this month has sparked enormous soul searching ([link removed]) about how history is taught ([link removed]) in a nation where violence, mobs and civil unrest are part of our democracy’s origins.

Here at The Hechinger Report, we’ve asked history teachers ([link removed]) and others ([link removed]) to weigh in as we explore how the rise of political extremism is (or isn’t) linked to what happens in our classrooms. We welcome your thoughts as well.

We are also exploring ways that personalized learning, ([link removed]) one of the most talked-about trends in education, might help students recover learning lost during the pandemic, and what lessons can be taken from special education and individualizing instruction to meet student needs. We are also probing who will be helped (or hurt) by the College Board’s decision ([link removed]) to eliminate the essay portion of the SAT, and looking at how rural libraries ([link removed]) can boost reading levels for the littlest learners. As always, we love to hear from our readers.

Liz Willen, Editor
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Main Idea


** Can we teach our way out of political polarization? ([link removed])
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Research and experts say it’s complicated, but schools should still do much more to teach civics, history and media literacy.
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** OPINION: I’m one of the professors spending thousands of dollars to teach from home ([link removed])
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“Covid-19 has demanded not just more emotional and physical energy from educators, but also more of their cash, for education to function.”


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What lessons does special education hold for personalized learning? ([link removed])
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[link removed] learning’s goal of creating a unique plan for each child has long existed within special education. And it’s very difficult to do well.


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STUDENT VOICES: Professors can make a difference for students during the pandemic by simply showing they care ([link removed])
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Consistent deadlines, regular check-ins and efforts to inspire curiosity help students feel supported and valued.



** PROOF POINTS: College Board’s own research at odds with its decision to axe the essay portion of the SAT ([link removed])
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A 2019 study found that essay was useful for students of color and for those whose primary language isn’t English.



** Facing declines in reading proficiency, rural libraries step in ([link removed])
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Rural libraries push to improve reading levels before kids graduate third grade.
Solutions
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