Learning & the Brain summer institutes provide in-depth learning experiences. Institutes are on topics such as executive function, reading, and more. To ensure that our work remains hands-on and personal, workshops are limited in size so register soon.

The effectiveness of annotation can vary depending on how it's taught. This week, two teachers share their classroom-tested approaches: 3rd grade teacher Andrea Castellano (Andrea) and high school English teacher Irene Yannascoli. cultofpedagogy.com/art-of-annotat…

REMINDER - Dr. Smitkin's "Back to Basics: Returning to the Foundational Elements of Student Health and Wellness" presentation will be held this coming Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. sites.google.com/nccsk12.org/dr…

Good conversation with Ryan and Jeff about what middle school was like for me as a kid, what challenges the teaching world is facing, and what I'm excited about in education right now. Thanks for having me on — looking forward to seeing you in person in June!

We’re having a great time at University at Albany commencement! Congratulations to all! #UAlbanyGrad

We are thrilled to partner with Metropolitan Opera in hosting Michael Cunningham in celebration of the adaptation of The Hours for the stage on 5/20! Librettist Greg Pierce and cast member Eve Gigliotti join Cunningham in a conversation moderated by Anne Fernald: tinyurl.com/5baxwcxs

If end of semester grading has you contemplating existential questions, have yourself an awakening as a treat and listen along to the latest Norton Library Podcast episode on Kate Chopin's The Awakening with editor Laura R. Fisher: buzzsprout.com/2129520/150198…

Recommended: The Broken Logic of "Sold a Story": A Personal Response to "The Science of Reading," Tom Newkirk radicalscholarship.com/2024/05/14/rec… via Paul Thomas

One of the options for our year-end project: students can record themselves reading their narrative aloud and hyperlink it onto the document (If you haven't tried this out, I'd 100% recommend: game-changer when students intentionally read their own stories aloud!)

The Media Literacy Award showcases NCTE members who have developed innovative approaches for integrating media analysis & composition into instruction. A portfolio showcasing the applicants’ work is required. The deadline to apply is June 15. Learn more: ncte.org/awards/ncte-me….

ICYMI The CDWP is celebrating 20 years, artwork from the Freedom Dreaming project was permanently installed in our building, and a book was launched! albany.edu/news-center/ne…

NCTE's Conference on English Leadership (CEL) is having a Summer Book Study! Four conversations will take place over four weeks, discussing LITERACY'S DEMOCRATIC ROOTS by Tom Newkirk. All National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) & NCTE CEL members are welcome. Register here: forms.gle/HaEWTj9cj24Ssr…

Our students are doing big things. World-changing stuff. Thank you to WNYT NewsChannel 13 NewsChannel 13 for checking out our Science Research Program and sharing Hridaanshu Gusain's ground-breaking work! wnyt.com/top-stories/re…

ACLS Fellowships of up to $60K are open to all career stages in all fields of the humanities and interpretive social sciences. Apply by Sept. 25, 9PM EDT. bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

Six effective ways to ask questions

Eric Stern, professor at CEHC & co-author of the Politics of Crisis Management, stopped by the WAMC Northeast Public Radio on Sunday to share his thoughts on the response to the Trump assassination attempt ⤵️ wamc.org/news/2024-07-1…

"Differentiating instruction is really about getting to know your students and making decisions, often in the moment, based on what they need." Larry Ferlazzo via Education Week edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Apply now for a 2025 ACLS Fellowship, supporting scholars in the humanities and interpretive social sciences! Awards of $30-60k + additional funding for independent scholars, adjunct faculty & faculty in teaching-intensive roles. Deadline Sept. 25, 9PM EDT bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

Humanities scholars: apply by Sept. 25, 9PM EDT for an ACLS Fellowship! We welcome applications from scholars pursuing research on topics grounded in any time period, world region, or humanistic methodology. bit.ly/3Q0Oi5I

Hear from @UAlbany ETAP alum, Mike Mastroianni, about local resources available to teachers and students!