If you ever talk to a student, alum, or faculty member of Antioch’s Individualized Master of Arts, there is a high likelihood that they will bring up “FDN-5003: Foundations in Individualized Study.” This course, with its alphanumeric code that sounds like something from a Sci-Fi story, is much more than just another class.
A conversation with Heather Hebard about the social justice implications behind how literacy is defined and taught.
Jennifer Sturge, EdD, Core Faculty in Education, specifically in the Endorsement in K-12 Library Media program, published an article entitled “Find the Helpers” in Alki: The Washington Library Association Journal….
Zoe Weil was presented with the National Council of Social Studies “Spirit of America” award, which honors people who follow their conscience and act against current thinking in order to…
Three Antiochian educators discuss their work making education more just—and more effective.
Torin Finser, PhD, core faculty in Education at Antioch’s New England campus, spoke at a national conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in October about his book A Second Classroom. The…
Jennifer Sturge, Core Faculty in Education, specifically in the school library endorsement program, participated in a panel discussion titled Off the Shelf: Book Challenges, Bans and Promoting Inclusive Literature sponsored…
There’s a quiet epidemic wiping out school librarian positions across the U.S. Between 2015 and 2019, the number of librarians declined by 20%, and one in five school librarian positions was eliminated entirely.
Earlier this year, I moved from a suburb in Texas to a neighborhood in downtown Seattle. I was immediately confronted with the issue of homelessness in Seattle. In particular, I noticed a majority of the homeless I saw were youth and young adults.
Christine Copeland ‘91 (New England, MEd) recently completed a four-book series for young readers entitled Seasons in the Forest: Field Guides for Little Naturalists, which was designed to introduce the youngest…
Shawna Garritson ‘14 (New England, MED) is the new director of Valley Oak Charter School in Mira Monte, CA. She is an educator with a background in charter schools, having…
Christine Mania ’22 (New England, MEd in Humane Education), while in pursuit of an MA in Humane Education, authored a series of personal essays, each aligned with a corresponding course’s theme….