Classroom News, Photos, Videos and Tweets

Ghostbusters VR, Boneworks sequel, Cities VR headline Meta Quest game showcase

Plus, great news about a much-requested Resident Evil 4 VR mode, now live on Quest 2.

classroom - Ars Technica
11:26am PDT - April 20th, 2022

Fact Check-Fabricated statement about company going 'woke' attributed to Disney CEO originated as satire - Reuters

A satirical article featuring a purported statement of Walt Disney’s Chief Executive Officer is circulating online, with some users interpreting the content as authentic.

classroom - Reuters
7:08am PDT - April 19th, 2022

Fact Check-Story about Florida Dept. of Labor and Walt Disney World illegal immigrant workers originated as satire - Reuters

A story about the alleged detention of 438 illegal immigrant Walt Disney World workers by the Florida Department of Labor was originally published by a known satirical website. Some social media users, however, have shared it as an authentic report.

classroom - Reuters
7:03am PDT - April 19th, 2022

Kerim’s Climate Odyssey: The Climate Change Classroom on the Sea

A Norwegian climatologist sets sail in the Caribbean to understand the effects of climate change.

classroom - Al Jazeera English
2:59am PDT - April 18th, 2022

Douglas Stuart: Prize-winning author 'feels like an imposter'

Douglas Stuart reflects on growing up in a working class Glasgow family to winning the Booker Prize.

classroom - BBC News
4:09pm PDT - April 13th, 2022

Gender-Affirming Medication Ban Passed by Alabama Lawmakers

Alabama lawmakers on Thursday approved sweeping legislation to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender kids and advanced separate legislation to prohibit classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity in early grades — a measure that critics …

classroom - Time
1:33pm PDT - April 7th, 2022

Liberia taxi driver: How returning $50,000 changed Emmanuel Tuloe's life

Liberian Emmanuel Tuloe decided not to keep the bundle of cash he found at the side of the road.

classroom - BBC News
6:34pm PDT - April 1st, 2022

LGBTQ group sues Florida over so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

Gay rights advocates are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law forbidding classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade

classroom - ABC News
7:58am PDT - March 31st, 2022

Florida governor signs controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill into law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill into law despite nationwide protests.

classroom - ABC News
10:15am PDT - March 28th, 2022

DeSantis signs Florida’s contentious LGBTQ bill into law

The bill prohibits teachers from leading classroom discussions on gender identity or sexual orientation for students in kindergarten through third grade.

classroom - Politico
10:12am PDT - March 28th, 2022

Afghanistan: Protesters urge Taliban to reopen girls' schools

One demonstrator said: "I want our generation to be free and to flourish, not just to shed tears at home."

classroom - BBC News
3:45am PDT - March 26th, 2022

California to drop school mask mandate on March 11

Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement caps weeks of speculation over when one of the nation's strictest states would allow districts to make masks optional in the classroom.

classroom - Politico
11:16am PST - February 28th, 2022

Kansas governor: School official 'must' resign after remark

Gov. Laura Kelly and indigenous lawmakers are calling on Kansas’ top public school administrator to resign after reviewing video of him making an offensive public remark about Native Americans

classroom - ABC News
12:24pm PST - February 24th, 2022

Gazans take Hebrew classes to get Israeli permits - Reuters

In a brightly lit classroom in Gaza, a teacher spells out Hebrew words on a whiteboard, followed by dozens of Palestinians. As Israel issues new permits to work in the Jewish state, they are seizing desperately needed opportunities for work.

classroom - Reuters
8:46am PST - February 23rd, 2022

Lunana: Bhutan’s first Oscar nominee explores ‘happiness index’

The tiny Himalayan nation's Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is competing for the Best International Feature Film award.

classroom - Al Jazeera English
1:38am PST - February 23rd, 2022

Burned out teachers are heading for the exits after two years of extra work, pandemic stress, angry parents, and political fights over the teaching of race

Insider interviews with teachers who quit their jobs reveal a profession overwhelmed by burnout, disrespect, and micromanagement.

classroom - Business Insider
8:52am PST - February 22nd, 2022

Historical Video Games Have Promise—but Only If They’re Honest

Games rooted in Greek myth and 13th-century Japan can be beneficial for educators. But are games illuminating the narrative or distorting it?

classroom - Wired
4:00am PST - February 18th, 2022

Swahili's bid to become a language for all of Africa

With 200 million speakers there is a renewed push to make Swahili a common language for Africa.

classroom - BBC News
4:12pm PST - February 16th, 2022

Google turns old Macs, PCs into Chromebooks with Chrome OS Flex

Google acquisition results in free, downloadable Chrome OS.

classroom - Ars Technica
9:00am PST - February 15th, 2022

A Tool for Staying Grounded in This Era of Constant Uncertainty

I recently went back to visit the high school where I used to teach. I met with a handful of kids in my old classroom, and as I looked around at the same pictures on the walls, the wooden desks, the view from the window, I was stunned thinking about the last …

classroom - Time
4:00am PST - February 14th, 2022

GOP pushes US schools to post all class materials online

Republican state lawmakers across the U.S. are trying to require schools to post all course materials online so parents can review them

classroom - ABC News
7:06am PST - February 12th, 2022

A look inside Mississippi's only critical race theory class and an unlikely ally

Three weeks ago, Brittany Murphree enrolled in Law 743, a unique class for the University of Mississippi. Despite the skepticism from fellow Republican friends and family, the second-year law student wanted to take the class "to see what it's all about."

classroom - CNN
7:22pm PST - February 11th, 2022

Karnataka hijab row: The girl who has become the face of India hijab row

Muskaan Khan took on heckling Hindu men in a video that went viral amid a row over headscarves.

classroom - BBC News
9:21pm PST - February 9th, 2022

What Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Could Mean for LGBTQ Kids

On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden took to Twitter to condemn a controversial bill that’s swiftly moving through the Florida legislature. The proposed law, often referred to by critics as “Don’t Say Gay” legislation, bans public school districts from “enco…

classroom - Time
3:09pm PST - February 9th, 2022

Sweden: Robbers steal school's computers during lesson

The masked men threatened students and stole computers at a Swedish school on Monday.

classroom - BBC News
9:05am PST - February 7th, 2022

RT @RBehrouzDO: Hijab-less high school girls in Iran bring down the photos of Ali Khamenei and Ruhollah Khomeini in their classroom and rep…

1984 (@SarvAzadi0)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

American She Kat (@KatAmerican)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

Dandy Truman (@DandyTruman)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @danimarie1726: @KAllabach I appreciate you providing a space for other teachers to post! This list is for my husband @jlars1515 & I.…

ELATeach#5 (@KAllabach)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @CoachBradley: So proud of our student athletes in our program and the success they’re having academically. Their commitment and dedicat…

Jacob (@jacob_meyer_22)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @CAgovernor: California's kids will be returning to the classroom soon—and getting free nutritious meals. We are the first state in the…

GeoffHenderson (@Geoffsabtchange)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

InvestInYourself (@InvestInYourslf)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @KennedyZellmer: @rambo95 With it almost being the end of July it's another day closer to my amazing students returning to the classroom…

Nicole F (@Nicfish326)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
Since June 2022 Classroom Giving (@GivingClassroom) spent $6700 supplying classrooms with urgently-needed items. Please send us a request to list your classroom's most urgently needed item to: Give@ClassroomGiving.org https://t.co/wp1HfYwnY5

Since June 2022 Classroom Giving (@GivingClassroom) spent $6700 supplying classrooms with urgently-needed items. Please send us a request to list your classroom's most urgently needed item to: Give@ClassroomGiving.org https://t.co/wp1HfYwnY5

#ClearTheLists (@ClearTheList1)
6:12pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @MrsMurrey: @dbrenee Thank you for the space to share! We’ve got this! Classroom/flexible seating: https://t.co/gTCBXtVMFF Books: http…

SilverBeard aka SIR (@SilverBeard2026)
6:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @mission44: Every young person has the right to feel included in the classroom. That's why we’re excited to be working with three new or…

Lewis Hamilton (@hamiltonlewis__)
6:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @MonteSparkman: #differientation Group 2 athletes working on jump off of and landing on the same leg. Three different athletes, same dri…

GCISD Athletics Dept. (@GCISD_Athletics)
6:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @drlchatman: I had a wonderful day training new teachers in how to establish a culture of learning in the classroom! @gisdnews @GISDTLD

Teaching & Learning Development (@GISDTLD)
6:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
I have been working hard to get ready for school to start! I would love to get the double sided tape cleared off my list, and my dream is to get a classroom claw machine to incentivize good behavior and hands on learning! https://t.co/zY8LCZWP6y #clearthelist2023 #clearthelist https://t.co/8YeQj75azj

I have been working hard to get ready for school to start! I would love to get the double sided tape cleared off my list, and my dream is to get a classroom claw machine to incentivize good behavior and hands on learning! https://t.co/zY8LCZWP6y #clearthelist2023 #clearthelist https://t.co/8YeQj75azj

Ireland Hill (@MsIrelandHill)
6:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @FLFreedomRead: “An unaccredited conservative non-profit organization known for its anti-immigration theories and downplaying of systemi…

Barb: Stop GOP Fascists (@BBopTop)
6:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @WeatherProf: “Is this our new normal Dr. Otto says that depends, “If we stop burning fossil fuels now, it would be the new normal, but…

Melodie (@melodielapot)
6:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @GoogleForEdu: Looking for new art projects for bring to the classroom this #BackToSchool? Try to combine art and coding in this interac…

Steven Hensley (@The_Mr_Hensley)
5:37pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @MrsMurrey: @msC_Baeshore I feel Olaf! It’s 100 right now & it’s 7pm. Thanks for the space to share. Classroom/flexible seating: https…

Andrea (@mrsajhayes)
5:37pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

I'm thrilled to share my personal journey with you. Recently diagnosed with ADHD, this experience has shaped my teaching approach. My book is for teachers, focused on supporting students with ADHD in the classroom. #InclusiveEducation #Neurodiversity #SupportInLearning

Fiona Kearnan (@FionaKearnan)
5:37pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

(@Manimal384)
5:37pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @prageru: Radical ideas about gender, race, and anti-Americanism are infiltrating the classroom. Protect your children with PragerU Kids…

Dee Jagge 1776 (@JaggeGm)
5:37pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

N (@n_an211)
5:37pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @RBehrouzDO: Hijab-less high school girls in Iran bring down the photos of Ali Khamenei and Ruhollah Khomeini in their classroom and rep…

(@kf8s57dn9y)
5:37pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @MissJin5th: Rich and engaging books for students are imperative. Helping a colleague grow her library for her 7th and 8th graders. Fill…

ELATeach#5 (@KAllabach)
5:37pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ClearTheList1: Since June 2022 Classroom Giving (@GivingClassroom) spent $6700 supplying classrooms with urgently-needed items. Please…

Mrs. Smith (@danismith1979)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

KFP7628 (@kfp7628)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

mamallama✝️ (@mamalla76375383)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

2LEGIT2QUIT (@2LEGIT2QUlT)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @mrdearybury: Did you sign up for our Playful Classroom course yet? Learn more here: https://t.co/WC4FBz9eeO #weareplayful https://t.co/…

Marc Camp (@scpeteacher)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @MissJin5th: Rich and engaging books for students are imperative. Helping a colleague grow her library for her 7th and 8th graders. Fill…

Andrea (@mrsajhayes)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @WeatherProf: “It’s plausible, that by summer’s end, most of the Florida Keys coral will be wiped out. And by 2050 scientists estimate t…

Chris O'Brien (@Cthehatman)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Marebear08: Hi everyone! My teammate, and mentor, is not on Twitter. She does have needs for her classroom this year. Not only does sh…

Marilyn Rose (@Marebear08)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

Adam Grubbs (@GrubbsWU10)
5:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @lesleyabravanel: An unaccredited conservative non-profit organization known for its anti-immigration theories and downplaying of system…

Ms Lynn (@1zetababe)
4:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @jwharris: This will cause problems for both UT & A&M in recruiting/retaining faculty. “a shocking demonstration of how quickly univer…

ColoD (@mdmeyer718)
4:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @HarveyAtFollett: Here are samples of some of the new #books @ABDOpublishing has released this year. American Life in the 2000s looks k…

Roberta Starck (@roberta_starck)
4:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ITeachFirsties1: School is just around the corner and I could really use some help sharing our classroom supply wishlist. I’m a first g…

Megan M is headed to Baltimore Comic Con (@CozmoMeg86)
4:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @ScottAdamsSays: Why is this not written on the door of every classroom in America?

KD Sweaty (@KDSweaty)
4:35pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @jayrosen_nyu: If you're just coming to this link, a few reading tips: * Focus on the speed of events * It's wild how the entire system…

Maureen Hickey (@MaureenHickey)
4:35pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @prageru: Radical ideas about gender, race, and anti-Americanism are infiltrating the classroom. Protect your children with PragerU Kids…

Paul (@Paul454419801)
4:35pm PDT - July 25th, 2023