Helping students develop executive function skills. Plus: the beginning of the end of snow days

Helping Students Develop Executive Function Skills; The Beginning of the End of Snow Days; Reading and Writing in Math Class |

View Online November 28, 2018 Credit: ©Shutterstock/T. L. Furrer Helping Students Develop Executive Function Skills Simple classroom strategies can assist students with deficits in executive function skills like time management and active listening. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Africa Studio The Beginning of the End of Snow Days Districts around the U.S. are working out policies and procedures for having kids work at home when inclement weather closes schools. Credit: Courtesy of Jennifer Sullivan 4 Benefits of Photography for Autistic Students A teacher who has used photography to build student engagement notes particular benefits for students on the spectrum. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Savicic Reading and Writing in Math Class Creating a magazine gives students a chance to learn about real-world applications of math. Credit: ©iStock/SolStock 3 Tips for Connecting With English Language Learners All students want to be part of the classroom community, and there are some simple ways to make English language learners feel included. Don't Miss What Does a Million Look Like? Improving Reading Outcomes for Economically Disadvantaged Students The Role of Education in Preventing Sexual Misconduct 3 Tips for Using Conversations for Assessment Cultivating a Strong Staff Culture FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2018 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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