How much are we willing to risk our children's education?
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Overview: Welcome back to the blog! In this post, I will explain my opinion on education during the COVID-19 pandemic and how schools should conduct learning.
Note: I am not a medical professional. I am sharing my opinion using reliable sources.
Another note: Read about my Facebook Live event (Tuesday, August 25th) at the end of this post!
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Overview: Welcome back, education enthusiasts! In this post, I will be unraveling the myth of “normal” in America’s schools.
Note: Please watch the video linked above! It is an amazing resource and Ted Talk that dives deeper into this myth.
Thank you, Helen Mongan-Rallis, for sharing this video with me! “What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that if we hear enough lies, then we no longer recognize the truth at all.” -- Valery Legasov
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Overview: Hello and welcome back to the blog! In this post, I will be introducing a new series that will reveal several truths on America's education system.
"A Vital and Productive Society with a Prosperous and sustainable future is built on a foundation of healthy child development." -- Harvard Center on the Developing Child
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Overview: Welcome back to the blog! In this post, I will be explaining why early childhood and early life are VITAL to lifelong health through a source from Harvard University. I will be defining 3 foundations of early development as well as discussing 4 research findings presented by this InBrief on lifelong development.
Note: This source is one of many that was provided to me through my college courses. I highly encourage any new readers to explore this post because this source provides helpful information to parents and teachers on healthy development. Happy reading!
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“Nearly ½ of infants and toddlers start life at a disadvantage and do not have the supports necessary to grow and thrive.” -- The Carnegie Corporation
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Overview: Welcome back to the blog! In this post, I will be summarizing key points from “The Quiet Crisis,” a report revealing this crisis, addressing the importance of early life, and introducing four areas of action that need to be taken.
Note: This report was published in 1994, meaning that some of the statistics changed since it was published. However, the changes in statistics reveal that the crisis is getting worse with time, making this report more relevant than ever. Also, this resource is one of many I analyzed during my coursework at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD).
CLICK HERE to access the full report
"Teaching is an instinctual art, mindful of potential, craving of realizations, a pausing, seamless process." - A. Bartlett GiamattiOverview: Thinking about becoming a teacher or interested in the process of becoming a teacher? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, I will try to answer any questions you may have about the process, discuss the tiered system of teacher certification, and address my recommendations for certification/licensure planning.
Note: Different states have different requirements for teaching licensure and certification. This post discusses only the licensure requirements and processes within Minnesota. Please like on Facebook and share with anyone you know who is thinking about becoming a teacher!
“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” -- Maya Angelou
Overview: Welcome back to my blog! In this post, I will outline steps you can take to teach inclusion and acceptance. As an added bonus, I will also discuss steps I will take to teach inclusion and acceptance in my future classroom.
Note: The fight against racial injustice and police brutality is a marathon, not a race. That being said, I wanted to extend the conversation beyond just one post. I feel that it is my responsibility to use my platform for good and to advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement. Although I will not be addressing racial injustice every week, this blog will always be a platform for inclusion and understanding. “For it isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Overview: Welcome back to my blog! In this post, I will be defining mirror neurons, discussing the influence of mirror neurons on culture and racism, and introducing empathy as a solution.
Note: Due to protests surrounding racial injustice, police brutality, and the death of George Floyd, I thought it would be best to post something related to the anti-racism movement. This movement needs all of our attention to make necessary changes in legislation and the police force. Through this post, I hope to give some explanation to why this ideology could still be present in the 21st century and to also continue to provide you with information I have learned in my courses.
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“The very technique we are using to protect people from the virus can perversely impact victims of domestic violence. . .it provides an opportunity for abusers to unleash more violence.” -- Anita Bhatia
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS OR HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CALL THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV) HOTLINE AT 1-800-799-7233
For more information on handling a domestic violence situation, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline website.
Overview: Welcome back to my blog! This week, I will be introducing the topic of domestic violence and discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on victims of domestic violence.
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." Arthur asheHello and welcome to my blog!
With this first post, I will do my best to explain how this blog came to be and its purposes. How this blog came to beOriginally, the idea of creating a blog never crossed my mind. To me, a blog was created by people who were masters of both the internet and the subjects they wanted to share. It wasn't until a couple weeks ago, after I completed my first year of college, that my mindset changed.
My first year of college exposed me to the truths behind our modern education system, different teaching styles, how to use technology in a classroom, and the importance of early childhood education and development. I now understand that many of today's children are not brought up in classroom's that properly support their growing minds, and that the decisions parents and educators make can either shape or destroy their development. As April came to a close, I asked myself, "What can I do to spread awareness about the realities of education?" Although creating a blog seemed daunting at the time, I realized it was the option I needed to take with the resources I had been given. In the end, a blog does not have to be perfect -- it just needs to get your point across. THe purpose of this blogThrough this blog, I hope to convey the many lessons I have learned through my college education and to share my experiences as a college student studying early childhood education. I hope to spread awareness about our faulty education systems; the solution to a more supportive, equity-based education and curriculum styles; the importance of the early years on overall development and success; and the importance of a high-quality education in becoming a successful teacher.
Every Tuesday, I will be posting new content on this page, so stop by every week to learn something new! Do you have any ideas for content? Please comment and let me know! By commenting, I am able to shape content to your interests and to reach more people. I can't wait to kick start this new and exciting journey with you! Take action. start the conversation. be the change. |
AuthorMeghan Hesterman (she/her) is a child advocate and education blogger. While a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), she created Journal of a Future Teacher to share her journey in becoming an early childhood teacher. Categories
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