Photo Essay

Adam Wiens, senior artist at Games Learning Society, works on animating a character from the “Crystals of Kaydor” video game at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Adam Wiens, senior artist at Games Learning Society, works on animating a character from the “Crystals of Kaydor” video game at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Narayan Mahon for Education Week
Student Well-Being Photo Essay Brain Games
Neuroscientists and video-game developers are creating a video game that will help teach kids empathy, and introduce mindfulness practices.
Education Week Photo Staff, August 9, 2013
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2 min read
Trent at the Camp Lakey Gap pool in 2011.
Trent at the Camp Lakey Gap pool in 2011.
Erin Brethauer
Special Education Photo Essay Erin Brethauer: Autism Camp
Photographer Erin Brethauer reflects on her visits to a North Carolina camp for young people with autism.
Nicole Frugé, August 6, 2012
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6 min read
High school senior Deondre Davis flips on the trampoline at his girlfriend’s home in Cheyenne, Wyo. An ex-offender, Mr. Davis felt welcomed when he returned to his school in December. Other juvenile ex-offenders aren't so lucky.
High school senior Deondre Davis flips on the trampoline at his girlfriend’s home in Cheyenne, Wyo. An ex-offender, Mr. Davis felt welcomed when he returned to his school in December. Other juvenile ex-offenders aren't so lucky.
Nathan W. Armes for Education Week
School Climate & Safety Photo Essay The Road Back
Late for school and our meeting, Deondre “Dre” Davis arrived only after I sent him a few reminder texts.
Nicole Frugé, April 25, 2012
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1 min read
Paiten Pysell, 11, left, a 6th grader at Sandy River Middle School, and Emily Auville, 9, a 4th grader at Iaeger Elementary School, practice cheerleading outside Emily's home in McDowell County, W.Va. Paige Pysell, 9, a 4th grader at Iaeger Elementary, is in the tree.
Paiten Pysell, 11, left, a 6th grader at Sandy River Middle School, and Emily Auville, 9, a 4th grader at Iaeger Elementary School, practice cheerleading outside Emily's home in McDowell County, W.Va. Paige Pysell, 9, a 4th grader at Iaeger Elementary, is in the tree.
Nicole Frugé/Education Week
Equity & Diversity Photo Essay The Bigger Picture
“Please, don’t say we’re just poor white trash,” requests one teacher on my first day at Iaeger Elementary School in Iaeger, W. Va.
Nicole Frugé, April 5, 2012
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Math teacher Lorraine Dominguez, left, fist bumps junior Javoi Lawson during an algebra class at Sam Houston High. "She tries to encourage us to work harder but she keeps it fun and she maintains a high energy in the classroom. She tries to keep everybody up instead of being down and making everything just hard," the 17-year-old says of his teacher. Many of Ms. Dominguez’s colleagues credit her with the improved math scores at the school. She is known for singing "Found a Peanut" to explain a method for factoring a polynomial.
Math teacher Lorraine Dominguez, left, fist bumps junior Javoi Lawson during an algebra class at Sam Houston High. "She tries to encourage us to work harder but she keeps it fun and she maintains a high energy in the classroom. She tries to keep everybody up instead of being down and making everything just hard," the 17-year-old says of his teacher. Many of Ms. Dominguez’s colleagues credit her with the improved math scores at the school. She is known for singing "Found a Peanut" to explain a method for factoring a polynomial.
Lisa Krantz/San Antonio Express-News
School & District Management Photo Essay Lisa Krantz: Innocence and Anguish at Sam Houston
With a new principal and a renewed spirit to survive, Sam Houston has the opportunity to turn itself around.
Nicole Frugé, January 17, 2012
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5 min read
The "diversity" issue of John Hopkins Middle School newspaper, the J.Hop Times, was named best newspaper for grades 7-12 for the 2010-2011 school year. The topic of diversity was chosen by the advanced newsroom class, and all story ideas, reporting, and photography came from the students in grades 6-8.
The "diversity" issue of John Hopkins Middle School newspaper, the J.Hop Times, was named best newspaper for grades 7-12 for the 2010-2011 school year. The topic of diversity was chosen by the advanced newsroom class, and all story ideas, reporting, and photography came from the students in grades 6-8.
J. Hop Times
Teaching Profession Photo Essay Teaching, Take One…
Guest blogger Luanne Dietz takes us on her journey from freelance photojournalist to middle school teacher.
Nicole Frugé, November 4, 2011
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3 min read
Tajeria Beacham at Lakeside apartments during a birthday party. Holly Orr, Tajeria's mother, said the family used to live in the Cabrini Green housing projects in Chicago, which were subsequently torn down. Looking for a fresh start, the family moved to Iowa City. Tajeria, who recently graduated from Iowa City High School, is the first in her family to attend college.
Tajeria Beacham at Lakeside apartments during a birthday party. Holly Orr, Tajeria's mother, said the family used to live in the Cabrini Green housing projects in Chicago, which were subsequently torn down. Looking for a fresh start, the family moved to Iowa City. Tajeria, who recently graduated from Iowa City High School, is the first in her family to attend college.
Rachel Mummey for Education Week
Equity & Diversity Photo Essay Rachel Mummey: Southeast Iowa City
Rachel Mummey documented an influx of minority families that moved into her hometown.
Nicole Frugé, November 4, 2011
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