Floyd Beachum’s Post

It's that time of year when many of us are sending loved ones to college. When it's time to register for classes, take Africana/ Black/ African American/ Pan African Studies. Have your student consider majoring or minoring as well. Also send them with "Building the Basics: A Handbook for Pursuing Academic Excellence in Africana Studies." This handbook provides tips and strategies for working and studying at home, critical thinking and reading, scholarly writing, working collaboratively in groups, and preparing for quizzes and exams. Helpful for many courses in the humanities and social sciences. https://lnkd.in/gcHW8Rf #africanastudies #blackstudies #africanamericanstudies #PanAfricanStudies #AcademicExcellence #blackstudentsuccess

In my recent piece for YR Media I discuss the implications of the recent proposed Texas curriculum including biblical content and divergences in Texas education. Read the story below. https://lnkd.in/gS2SQVV9

This report offers a selection of highlights from a comprehensive, statewide survey of transfer-intending African American/Black students. It elevates findings related to four core student experiences: gateway English and math completion, academic counseling, participation in cultural and educational experiences, and avoiding academic probation. https://ow.ly/YqrI50QsmtW

“Grammar” in the liberal arts trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) traditionally meant Latin. The study of Latin trains the mind like the study of no other language. This is why our fathers, from Luther to Walther and beyond, put such a heavy emphasis on learning Latin. And this is why Luther Classical College is both asking and equipping its students to get a firm grasp of Latin in preparation for the first semester of college. Are some students unsure about their Latin skills? Of course! And we understand. Incoming LCC students have a growing wealth of resources to help them learn Latin, ranging from online courses at Wittenberg Academy to private tutoring facilitated by LCC. Not only that, but LCC is even offering free online seminars in Latin for students who wish to brush up their skills. Offering preparation like this may be uncommon, but we believe it’s best for our students. A year before opening, twelve students have already tested out of Latin 131, eight of whom also tested out of Latin 132. With ongoing opportunities to learn, other students are well on their way to pass the Latin Placement Exam offered every April, August, and November. To learn more about our other admissions requirements, see pages 9-11 in our Academic Catalog: https://lnkd.in/gUm4QENR

So lovely to hear what difference I have made to a young person studying GCSE History! If you want to read more reviews from parents and students, you can access them here: 😀 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eMJ35rGi 🌐 Website: https://lnkd.in/eC9Y5ZEq 🌏 Google Business: https://lnkd.in/eSbZi38t #onlinehistorytutor #historytutor #historytutor

Today, the American Historical Association released a major report with findings from the most comprehensive study of secondary US history education undertaken in the 21st century. AHA researchers appraised standards and legislation in all 50 states, conducted a survey of over 3,000 middle and high school US history educators, interviewed over 200 teachers and administrators, and reviewed thousands of pages of instructional materials from small towns to sprawling suburbs to big cities. The report provides empirical evidence and rigorous analysis to inform current debates over how history is taught in our schools. A key takeaway: the AHA did not find indoctrination, politicization, or classroom malpractice.

To #LeadingSDG4Youth Elizabeth Shvarts, words are the most tangible form of magic, and mastering literacy is not just an academic achievement—it's a life skill. 📝 Ahead of International #LiteracyDay, dive into Elizabeth's inspiring journey of empowering 200+ students across 6 continents to unlock the magic of words 🪄 and transform their futures through literacy education: https://lnkd.in/ejdNSMWz

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the importance of accurately representing Native American history and culture in our education systems. According to the Reclaiming Native Truth (RNT) Project by IllumiNative Org, nearly half of Americans feel their education about Native Americans was inaccurate. Additionally, 72% believe significant changes are needed in school curricula to better reflect Native American history and culture. Parents and teachers agree that current educational materials are often misleading. Many educators rank Native American history as one of the least covered and least accurate subjects. It's disheartening that parents feel they must teach their children the "real history" of their people at home due to inadequacies in school teachings. To help change this narrative, we encourage educators to explore lesson plans on IllumiNative's website: https://lnkd.in/g_Pcx5Hy. These resources support educators in providing a more accurate, inclusive understanding of Native American histories and cultures. Let’s educate ourselves and advocate for meaningful changes in our curricula, ensuring that Indigenous voices are heard and celebrated in our schools. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #ReclaimingNativeTruth #EducationEquity #ChangeTheNarrative #IllumiNative #PEDC #DiversityAndInclusion

When American History teachers are given so much to teach, how can we decide what is important?   EDU 946: American History Teaching Tools: 100% Online Graduate Course for K12 Teachers Running 6/17- 7/28  https://lnkd.in/en6SZ8en  @eduspirePD #edtech #onlinecourses #teacherPD #socialstudies #K12socialstudies

Leading Catholic Schools: The Importance of Language “Language matters.” That’s an oft-repeated theme in my posts about Catholic school leadership, and one I didn’t fully appreciate in my younger years as principal. I thought of my position then in more managerial terms: my job was to run an efficient school, where the trains ran on time. There’s no question that efficient operations are important! But I’ve learned since that if we really want our faculty, students and families to “buy in” and go the extra mile, we must articulate our mission with as much eloquence we can muster, and use available opportunities to share it as often as we can. So I’ve tried to upgrade the way I talk about the schools I’ve led since, with mixed success. Here’s one of my better iterations of our purpose as I look back over past writings. These are my opening remarks to the strategic plan we put together in 2013 at Pope John Paul II High School in Nashville: We believe... ...That students are children of God, and this fills us with optimism and hope about what they are capable of achieving and the kind of people they are capable of becoming. ...That young people flourish when they are encouraged to explore the full breadth of possibilities for their lives: intellectually, spiritually, artistically, and athletically. In this belief, we take inspiration from St. John Paul II, who was a scholar, poet, linguist, outdoorsman, playwright, actor and writer. We hope that this "renaissance vision" of the human person will inspire students to seek full lives, marked by curiosity, a love of learning, and a willingness to try new things. ...That the goal of education is not inward but outward, aimed at building a more just world, redeemed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. The imperative of our faith is to love and to serve others--faith leads us beyond ourselves! Though our test scores are excellent, the measure of our school’s success isn’t a test score or an A.P. result, but whether our students leave us predisposed to make a positive difference in their families, churches and communities. ( “Vision 2020: A Strategic Plan for the Future”) If any piece of that resonates, feel free to use it and disregard the rest! We’re in this together!