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Sanctuary School A compassionate examination of a topic of urgent concern in US education   In Sanctuary School, Chandler Patton Miranda highlights the many ways that K–1...

"Through rich ethnographic description, @chandlermiranda.bsky.social demonstrates why inclusive and culturally responsive schooling for immigrant youth matters for us all.” —Stacey J. Lee on SANCTUARY SCHOOL

Five Billion Futures—Building Education for the Next Generation | Opinion When students are taught what they do not want to learn, return-on-investment falls apart.

"For the first time in human history, the world's students can collaborate on a global scale. If school doesn't stand in their way, kids can be remarkably capable." —Howard Blumenthal and Robert C. Pianta in their op-ed for @newsweek.com

It’s not too late to join us for the book launch party tomorrow at 6:30 in Brooklyn! RSVP here www.eventbrite.com/e/chandler-p...

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Are you interested in learning how you can push back against censorship? Read our @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social blog post! In this post, we delve into the importance of preserving the right to read and examine takeaways from UNCENSORED by Jonna Perrillo. https://bit.ly/4nELR9x #BannedBooksWeek

Opinion | Autocracy Is Eroding Higher Education Colleges’ compromises with Trump risk the very thing they promise to protect.

How much are colleges willing to sacrifice to preserve the ability to explore subjects of which the government disapproves?

"If you can put together a really diverse team who thinks differently, who complements each other in different diverse ways, you’re going to be set up for a lot more success." —Angel B. Pérez in a Q&A with @insidehighered.com

Sanctuary School A compassionate examination of a topic of urgent concern in US education   In Sanctuary School, Chandler Patton Miranda highlights the many ways that K–1...

In SANCTUARY SCHOOL, @chandlermiranda.bsky.social highlights the many ways that K–12 schools can provide safe educational spaces and relevant, responsive resources for immigrant students.

This Friday (10/10) at 12 PM ET, please join HEP author @chandlermiranda.bsky.social for a free, virtual discussion of her new book, SANCTUARY SCHOOL. This event will be hosted by the Monroe C. Gutman Library. Register here: https://bit.ly/4mMQr4K

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It's #BannedBooksWeek (@bannedbooksweek.bsky.social)! to highlight the importance of covering topics that are challenged in schools, we're spotlighting Jonna Perrillo's book, UNCENSORED, which explains how educators can foster strong reading cultures. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nELR9x

HEP author Howard Blumenthal recently sat down for an interview with us and discussed KIDS ON EARTH, which calls not for reform but reinvention, an ambitious, all-hands-on-deck effort to remake school for current and future generations. Watch a clip of this conversation here: https://bit.ly/3Kxv1eu

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In her new book, SUPPORTING LATINA STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING, Sarah L. Rodriguez presents a series of evidence-based strategies to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion among Latina students in engineering and computing programs. https://bit.ly/4cL4C7e

Cover of the book Kids on Earth: The Learning Potential of 5 Billion Minds by Howard Blumenthal and Robert C. Pianta, published by Harvard Education Press. The book cover features a world map filled with photos of children’s faces. Next to the book is the tagline: “Rethinking education for the five billion young minds likely to learn by 2050,” on a blue gradient background.

🇸🇬Robert Pianta, coauthor of Kids on Earth, is presenting at the Professorships Summit in Singapore this week!

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In times when academic freedom is tested, we turn to history. The Summer 2025 issue of #HarvardEdReview revisits past scholarship on authoritarianism and resistance—reminders of what’s at stake in education today. Read the Editors' Introduction to the issue here: https://bit.ly/4mNnNkf

Equity Learning Communities : Daniel L. Reinholz - Book2look All

EQUITY LEARNING COMMUNITIES by Daniel L. Reinholz recommends collaborative professional development group meetings as a launchpad for higher education instructors to enhance classroom equity and inclusivity. Learn more by reading a sample of this book:

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In THE FUTURE OF TUTORING, @lizcohen12.bsky.social tells an inspiring story of administrators, practitioners, and state leaders all staking their reputations on a bold intervention. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jJHTdQ

NAEP scores show top students are struggling, too The latest twelfth-grade results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress are awful, as so many

"Principals and teachers could plead with parents to better police screen time at home. But our broader culture is still a strong, major force here, and only so much can happen in our classrooms." —Brandon L. Wright in his piece for the Fordham Institute

"College Board’s decision to ditch Landscape sends an incredibly problematic message: that tools to pursue diversity, even economic diversity, aren’t worth defending due to the fear of litigation." —Julie J. Park in her piece for @insidehighered.com

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Did you know that we offer discounts on bulk orders of our books? If you're thinking of buying books for your team, library, or whoever else, learn about these discounts here: https://bit.ly/4nje4mC

Supporting Latina Students in Engineering and Computing Research-based strategies for creating inclusive higher education spaces that encourage Latina student success in engineering and computer science In Suppor...

“My heart sings at this powerful representation of Latina engineering experiences." —Elvira Abrica on SUPPORTING LATINA STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING

Don't miss our next #EKCGlobalChat! Register here: courses.erinkentconsulting.com/courses/ekc-...

And use code "EKC20" for 20% off the e-book version of Dr. Shanahan's new book here: hep.gse.harvard.edu/979889557003...

More Michigan kids continue to miss too many school days compared to pre-pandemic years The state’s chronic absenteeism rate is still higher than it was before COVID, but some districts made big improvements.

HEP authors @sarahlenhoff.bsky.social and @jeremylsinger.bsky.social were quoted in an article published by @chalkbeat.org, which delves into the problem of chronic absenteeism in Michigan. Read the piece here:

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This fall, we're publishing groundbreaking books on higher education such as @angelbperez.bsky.social's THE HOTTEST SEAT ON CAMPUS, which is an essential aid for training sitting and aspiring admissions officers in the skills required to succeed in higher education today. https://bit.ly/4jGrzKX

Supporting Latina Students in Engineering and Computing Research-based strategies for creating inclusive higher education spaces that encourage Latina student success in engineering and computer science In Suppor...

SUPPORTING LATINA STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING contains research-based strategies for creating inclusive higher education spaces that encourage Latina student success in engineering and computer science.

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Throughout October, we're spotlighting a curated list of professional development books, which will help you understand current educational practices, hone your abilities, and become an expert in your field. Find out more about these titles here: https://bit.ly/480tXK8

Youth & Climate Change: Panel Moderated by Dr. Chelsea Clinton | AMNH In this panel, moderated by Dr. Chelsea Clinton, learn how to empower youth in a world transformed by climate change. 

On Thursday, 10/23 at 7 PM ET, HEP author @4abrighterfuture.bsky.social will be a part of a panel discussion at @amnh.org on youth and climate change. This conversation will be moderated by Dr. Chelsea Clinton. Learn more and buy tickets here:

Book Review :: Kids on Earth: The Learning Potential of 5 Billion Minds by Howard Blumenthal & Robert C. Pianta 'Kids on Earth' advocates for personalized, active learning to engage students, fostering global collaboration for 21st-century challenges.

"Provocative and likely to stir debate, the text asks important questions and offers bold suggestions for making education meaningful for future generations." —@newpages.bsky.social on KIDS ON EARTH by Howard Blumenthal and Robert C. Pianta

The Vanishing Constituency for Campus Free Speech Students’ right to self-expression increasingly abridged by left and right

"Defending free speech requires consistency: opposing censorship from our political allies as vigorously as we protest it from our opponents." —@mpolikoff.bsky.social in his piece for @educationnext.bsky.social

New Parent Research Helps Explain Causes of Post-Pandemic Absenteeism Crisis Though chronic absenteeism has declined from its post-COVID peak, too many students are still missing too much school. Research shows that absent students fall behind academically and are more likely…

NEW from me and Amie Rapaport at @futureedgu.bsky.social: New Parent Research Helps Explain Causes of Post-Pandemic Absenteeism Crisis // www.future-ed.org/new-parent-r...

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“In SUPPORTING LATINA STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING, Rodriguez provides us with new insights and actionable strategies for nurturing new ways of being within engineering and computing.” —Blanca E. Rincón https://bit.ly/4cL4C7e

HEP author Serena C. Klempin sat down for an interview with us and discussed research from her new, co-authored book, MORE ESSENTIAL THAN EVER. Watch a clip from this conversation and find out more here: https://bit.ly/4lPB630