Engage Students in Making a Difference

Service Learning Across the Curriculum; Roots of Passion Project; Let the Child Cry; Avoiding Teacher Burnout; The Power of Story |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences November 11, 2015   Real-World Learning That Works Project-Based Solutions to Challenging Problems Watch how this elementary school makes learning more tangible and inspires kids to change the world around them. Photo credit: Angela Sims via flickr (CC BY 2.0) Preparing Future Citizens With Empathy Use these six research-backed techniques to help students become better citizens. ADVERTISEMENT Photo credit: Jessica Campbell and Mount Madonna School Ways You Can Empower Students to Make Change See how this environmental project inspired students to create something powerful AND meaningful.   Don't Miss Let the Child Cry: How Tears Support Social and Emotional Development Classroom Management: The Intervention Two-Step 5 Tips for Avoiding Teacher Burnout  COMMUNITY   10 Fun-Filled Formative Assessment Ideas 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Non-Teaching Time ADVERTISEMENT Service Learning Across the Curriculum  VIDEO   Watch this inspiring story about a high school that uses a greenhouse and gardens to provide food for the school district's lunch program. Photo credit: Gaston_teach 7 Tips for Starting a District-Wide Film Festival  COMMUNITY   Ever wanted to start a film festival? Read these important tips before you make the leap.   A SPECIAL SERIES PRESENTED BY  Photo credit: Zhao ! via flickr (CC BY 2.0) The Power of Story in School Transformation By paying close attention to student stories, educators can deepen empathy and engagement.   GIVEAWAY Prize: littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets Kit ($199.95 value!) Deadline: November 22, 2015 FOLLOW EDUTOPIA                     ABOUT US  |  CONTACT US  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  | SUBSCRIBE © 2015 George Lucas Educational Foundation, PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912 To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES or UNSUBSCRIBE.

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