A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can uncover patterns and trends that human analysts may miss, leading to more informed and effective strategies. Furthermore, AI can enhance human capabilities by automating repetitive tasks and augmenting decision-making processes. So, what does this mean for educators?

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 26, 2025

In contrast, modern humans have relatively smaller, flatter faces with retracted midfaces and more delicate bone structures. How Faces Grow: A Comparative Approach At birth, Neanderthals already have larger midfaces than modern humans. For decades, researchers have debated the evolutionary forces behind these differences.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, the journey to this unique bond between humans and canines was far from straightforward. A new study 1 suggests that in prehistoric Alaska, humans repeatedly domesticated and lived alongside not just dogs but also wolves, wolf-dog hybrids, and even coyotes. Sablin, M.

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MARCH 14, 2025

Few traits define humanity as clearly as language. Yet, despite its central role in human evolution, determining when and how language first emerged remains a challenge. Every human society on Earth has language, and all human languages share core structural features. But we don’t.

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Cult of Pedagogy

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

” Amazon | Bookshop.org The strategies in Arise are all built on a framework of six core human needs: belonging, autonomy, competence, self-esteem, trust , and purpose. When you’re thinking about wanting to help someone develop, you need to keep their full humanity at the center.” ” 1.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

One of the most intriguing chapters in human evolution is the story of the Denisovans, a mysterious, now-extinct hominin group that left a significant genetic footprint in the DNA of modern humans. Overview of the distinct Denisovan populations that introgressed into modern humans.

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 6, 2025

There are few things as quintessentially human as the act of teaching. A recent study by Ivan Colagè and Francesco d’Errico takes a sweeping look at this process, offering what may be the most comprehensive timeline yet of cultural transmission in the human lineage. The Evolved Apprentice: How Evolution Made Humans Unique.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Archaeology, the science of unearthing and interpreting humanity’s ancient past, is entering a transformative era. Photo credit: HKU Faculty of Arts) Beyond Archaeology: The Arts-Tech Partnership This interdisciplinary research exemplifies the synergy between humanities and engineering. 1 Cobb, P. J., & Azizbekyan, H.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A Revolutionary Theory in Anthropology Human culture is a remarkable, complex phenomenon, often seen as a defining feature that sets humans apart from other species. Unlike animal cultures, which are limited in scope and depth, human culture accumulates, adapts, and continually evolves, empowering our species to dominate the planet.

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

Human communication, through both music and language, is a cornerstone of what makes our species unique. Published in Nature Human Behaviour 1 , this collaborative study brings together leading researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 27, 2025

A Quest for Our Earliest Stories Myths and legends have always been windows into the human psyche, revealing our fears, dreams, and attempts to understand the world. Yet, could these stories also encode the history of humanity’s migrations and interactions?

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Discovery of a Potential New Human Species A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications 1 has proposed the existence of a new human species, Homo juluensis. This ancient hominin, believed to have lived in eastern Asia between 300,000 and 50,000 years ago, is a significant addition to our understanding of human evolution.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 16, 2025

According to new research, it may have also reshaped the evolutionary story of humans in Europe and beyond. Caves, Clothes, and Ochre: A Human Strategy for Survival As the magnetic field declined, the effects on Earth’s surface intensified. The map also shows areas of human activity on a global scale.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Footprints That Rewrite History In the shifting gypsum sands of White Sands National Park in New Mexico, a series of fossilized human footprints have surfaced, casting a striking new light on the ingenuity of Ice Age inhabitants. Historically, it was used by Plains peoples to haul loads across the land, often drawn by horses or dogs.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Tracing Humanity's Journey Through the Pacific The dispersal of Homo sapiens into the Pacific region has long fascinated archaeologists. Dylan Gaffney and an international team of researchers, provide groundbreaking evidence of human presence in Wallacea dating back 50,000 to 55,000 years ago.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 7, 2025

Along the banks of the Jordan River, near northern Israel’s Hula Valley, a fascinating chapter of human history has emerged. A stone anvil (left) and hammerstone (right) used for processing plants.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 21, 2025

A New Chapter in Early Human Dispersal The story of humanity's expansion out of Africa has long been marked by unanswered questions about the timing, routes, and survival of early hominins in Eurasia. Reconstructing the Past: Climate and Ecology A Temperate and Seasonal Habitat The study doesn’t stop at human behavior.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Human societies are built on layers of culture, law, and technology, yet beneath it all, some of the oldest instincts in the animal kingdom continue to shape our world. In A New Approach to Human Social Evolution 1 , neuroscientist and anthropologist Jorge A. At its core, the human brain retains an ancient architecture.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When we think about human evolution, it’s easy to focus on the biological milestones—tools, fire, and the emergence of Homo sapiens. million years ago) sculpted the landscapes of Eurasia and, in turn, guided early human migrations. Why does this matter for human evolution? TP: The Tenaghi Philippon, Greece.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Tools as a Catalyst for Evolution The ability to create and use tools is a hallmark of human evolution. A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Tübingen, led by Dr. Alexandros Karakostis, provides fresh insights into how changes in brain function enabled early humans to wield tools with precision.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Yet, sometimes evolution speeds up—not through natural selection but through human intervention. This convergence, occurring within approximately 100 generations, underscores the profound impact of human-directed breeding. The evolution of species is often framed as a gradual process unfolding over millennia.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 12, 2025

Eleven of them bore unmistakable marks of human manipulation: flake scars, trimmed edges, and signs of deliberate shaping using techniques otherwise seen in lithic technology. The notion that these early humans were experimenting with ivory also implies something else: that knowledge was being shared. University Press of Colorado.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 26, 2025

The Forgotten Migrant When thinking about humanity’s migrations across continents, yeast is probably the last traveler that comes to mind. By examining over 300 genomes from yeast living quietly on the bark of oak and other trees, the team found that these seemingly wild populations are anything but untouched by human history.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The evolution of the human brain is one of the most remarkable chapters in our species' history. With its unparalleled size and complexity, the human brain consumes a disproportionate amount of energy relative to the rest of the body. Squirrel monkeys ( Saimiri sciureus ), another large-brain species.

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 26, 2025

The early human settlement of South America stands as one of the last great migrations in human history, yet the environmental conditions that shaped this journey remain debated. Instead of deterring settlement, this cold phase appears to coincide with some of the earliest human activity in the region. ≥2,5000 masl = blue.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 8, 2025

The Ox and the Origins of Unequal Societies Long before hedge funds, private property, or multinational tax havens, human societies were surprisingly equal. Before its widespread adoption, farming success depended on human strength, cooperation, and proximity. “It displaced labor and enriched their owners.”

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 28, 2025

The human brain stands apart in the animal kingdom, not just in sheer size but in its remarkable cognitive abilities. The Role of NBPF14 and NOTCH2NLB At the heart of this discovery is the interplay between two genes that are uniquely human.

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MARCH 18, 2025

For decades, archaeologists have puzzled over one of humanity’s most crucial technological leaps—when and how early humans began making sharp stone tools. These early humans may have used these naturally occurring cutting tools long before they figured out how to produce them deliberately. DOI: 10.1111/arcm.13075

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TeachThought

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It affects human beings and students are human beings. It might be useful to take a quick look at some of the key ideas and underlying assumptions about tone in learning. Tone As A Cause And Effect Of Learning I. Tone matters. Tone can be notable in its ‘tenor’ and value as well as in its abundance or absence.

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APRIL 4, 2025

An Ancient Practice, Revisited Through Code Knots are one of humanity’s oldest tools—so ancient, in fact, that they predate agriculture, metallurgy, and written language. Despite differences in time, geography, and material culture, many human groups developed the same set of knots—again and again.

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NCHE

DECEMBER 20, 2024

To teach history effectively, Jen incorporates intrigue, drama, and humanity into her lessons. She understands that history is often presented in a sugar-coated way, making historical figures seem perfect and not like flawed humans. Kids love to see other people mess up because its a part of their daily existence, she said.

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NCHE

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

History is about real human beings, who were complicated products of their time and were also heavily influenced by decisions made by those in their own past. As much as we want to be acknowledged as full human beings and honored as individuals with beliefs and experiences, the people of the past deserve that courtesy, too.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2025

From the sprawling villas of Roman elites to the thatched huts of the poor in medieval Europe, textbook history often presents wealth disparity as a consequence of human progress. ” Instead, the picture that emerges is one of human agency. . ” Instead, the picture that emerges is one of human agency. Bogaard, A.,

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2025

The second group could consult a human writing coach. To the researchers surprise, the students in the ChatGPT group improved their essays the most even more than the group with human writing teachers. These two groups revised their essays primarily by interacting with ChatGPT or chatting with the human.

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 3, 2025

“Early humans weren’t chefs—they were strategists.” This reframing challenges popular narratives about human evolution, and instead paints Homo erectus as a risk-calculating, large-prey specialist who used fire as a defensive and preservative strategy. It was about safety.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2025

The lack of privacy comes at a cost In Rigby, educators lean toward human interaction. Martin said those are helpful, but must be used in concert with human-led initiatives. He shares this example to illustrate how the district marries technology-related monitoring with human-led threat assessment. That’s the truth, right?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Concerns center on its potential to replace human interaction and critical thinking skills. AI will NOT : Build relationships with students or staff Implement a lesson effectively Facilitate meaningful learning These limitations highlight the importance of human interaction and expertise in the educational process. Prompt all you want.

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