Powerful Ideas for Educational Equity

on Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Social Justice Projects; Daily Assemblies Improve School Culture; Teach Young Children About Bias, Diversity, and Social Justice; Literacy Practices |

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Strategies for Helping ALL Students

It's okay to talk about differences and honor people without judging or discriminating
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Teach Young Children About Bias, Diversity, and Social Justice

If anyone cares deeply about fairness, it's elementray kids! Discover five developmentally appropriate strategies for discussion.



Urban Prep is changing student outcomes through rituals, relationships, and respect
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Hold Daily Assemblies to Improve School Culture

100% of students at Urban Prep (9-12, Chicago) graduate and go on to college. See how the school is transforming the narrative for African American boys.



Empower students to effect change through awareness, advocacy, activism, and aid
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Bring Social Justice Projects to the Classroom

See how one educator develops critical thinking, writing, and media literacy skills through the lens of tolerance.




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Up Your PBL Game

on Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Summer Is Prime Time for PBL Remodeling; PBL Using Disney Movies; Use Design Thinking to Scaffold Learning; A Model for Meaningful PBL Evaluation |

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Innovations in Project-Based Learning

Ask yourself what were the bright spots, what seemed hardest, were students engaged?
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Summer Is Prime Time for PBL Remodeling

Don't put away those project artifacts just yet! Use these strategies from experienced PBL educators to help you improve your projects for next year.



Inquiry, exploring real-world contexts, and sharing learning lies at the heart of PBL

Use Design Thinking to Scaffold Learning

Develop creativity -- and build in a student-centered approach -- with five powerful steps.



Acknowledge not only what students learned, but how they came to learn it
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A Model for Meaningful PBL Evaluation

How do we prepare students for success when there is more than one "right" answer?




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The BEST Graduation Speeches

on Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Words of Wisdom from Some of The Best; Year-End Celebration Ideas; Transition Resources; 5 Highly Effective Teaching Practices; Students With ADHD |

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Get Inspired for the Future

Words of wisdom at a time of introspection and anxiety for many young adults

Get Inspired for the Future

 VIDEO PLAYLIST   Binge-watch some of the most moving commencement addresses from Oprah, Lin-Manuel Miranda, J.K. Rowling, and many others.



Let kids know that they are precious and the time spent together was important and worth it
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8 Ideas for Year-End Celebrations

Don't just let students slip away into the summer -- create an epic celebration of learning!



Resources for career path options; financial planning; living on your own; writing a resume
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Helpful Resources to Share With High School Graduates

Practical resources for launching graduates into the next phase.




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What Worked?

on Wednesday, June 8, 2016

3 End-of-Year Reflection Strategies; The Myth of Having Summers Off; Teacher Tips: Reflection for Assessment; Strengthen Your Own PLN |

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Reflecting on the Year's Accomplishments

Choose reflection strategies and make the event festive -- a celebration of learning
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3 End-of-Year Reflection Strategies for Students

Research shows that reflection is an essential part of learning. Try these creative ideas to deepen your students' ownership and application of knowledge.



The summer is an excellent time to strengthen your PLN -- reach out
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Reflecting on Your Own Accomplishments

Don't skimp on the essential practice of self-reflection -- you'll be a better educator (and a happier person) in the long run.



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Teacher tips from six years of lesson plans, saved assignments, notes, and journals
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Reflection for Assessment, Empowerment, and Self-Awareness

Seven easy tips for integrating reflection into the classroom.




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What Does 21st-Century School Leadership Look Like?

on Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Improving Teacher Evaluations; Flash Lessons and Staff Rapport; District Leadership; Transition Resources; Team Problem Solving |

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Best Practices for Administrators

Flash lessons allow admins to work with as many teachers as possible
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Building Staff Rapport With Flash Lessons

Check out this idea for administrators to a) connect with their teachers and b) engage students while c) having a heap of fun.



Teacher evaluation can be successful and most appreciate the coaching approach

9 Questions to Improve Teacher Evaluations

One veteran administrator shares a cautionary tale, and some very important lessons learned.



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Moving the education system forward in a nation as vast and diverse as the U.S.

Future Ready District Leadership

 VIDEO   See how superintendents across the country are redefining what success looks like.



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