District 75: 'the toughest job you'll ever love'. Plus: helping students beat test anxiety

District 75: 'The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love'; Helping Students Beat Test Anxiety; When Am I Ever Going to Use This?; Using Art in Assessments |

View Online April 24, 2019 Credit: ©Edwin Torres District 75: 'The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love' A former teacher revisits her roots in New York City's District 75—a school system composed entirely of kids with severe disabilities. Credit: ©istock/asiseeit Helping Students Beat Test Anxiety Fear of failure can prevent students from showing what they know on big tests—but a 10-minute writing exercise can help. Credit: ©iStock/FatCamera When Am I Ever Going to Use This? High school students ask this question partly to challenge the teacher's authority, but they may really want to know the answer. Credit: ©iStock/gradyreese Using Art in Assessments An assessment called a one-pager has students use art to show what they know—and it can be used across the curriculum. Credit: ©iStock/alvarez Podcasts That Expand Our Hearts and Minds A collection of podcasts that aren't about education but can still help teachers find new ways to think about their work. Don't Miss Designing Flexible Seating With Students Learning Problem Solving and Growth Mindset in a Makerspace Learning Math by Seeing It as a Story More Talking in World Language Classes Modeling Writing and Revising for Students 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.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Earth Day Special: Top 85 Eco Trends

This week, we're celebrating Earth Day by highlighting April's Top 85 Eco Trends, spanning industries from food, to fashion, and beyond.

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Designing flexible seating with students. Plus: learning problem solving and growth mindset in a makerspace

Designing Flexible Seating With Students; Learning Problem Solving and Growth Mindset in a Makerspace; Learning Math by Seeing It as a Story |

View Online April 17, 2019 Credit: Courtesy of Tom Deris Designing Flexible Seating With Students A veteran elementary teacher shares what he's learned from eight years of building a student-centered environment. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Learning Problem Solving and Growth Mindset in a Makerspace Makerspaces build students' cognitive abilities while fostering independence, perseverance, and self-regulation. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Evgeny Atamanenko Learning Math by Seeing It as a Story An English teacher co-teaching trigonometry asked students to explain an equation to a child and to turn discrete problems into a story. Credit: ©Alamy Stock Photo/Gabe Palmer More Talking in World Language Classes Fostering an environment where it's OK to make mistakes is step one in getting students to speak a new language. Credit: ©Alamy/ZUMA Press, Inc. Modeling Writing and Revising for Students A high school history teacher demonstrates the writing process for students by composing and editing an article while they observe. Don't Miss How a Literacy-First Program Revived a School A Look at Implicit Bias and Microaggressions Using Reading and Writing to Do Math 5 Ways to Incorporate SEL in Middle School Tips for Teaching Realistic Optimism 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.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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How a literacy-first program revived a school. Plus: a look at implicit bias

How a Literacy-First Program Revived a School; A Look at Implicit Bias and Microaggressions; Using Reading and Writing to Do Math |

View Online April 10, 2019 Credit: ©Edutopia How a Literacy-First Program Revived a School A Title I school in the Bronx is dramatically improving student outcomes—one book at a time. Credit: Collage ©Edutopia, photos ©Kellette Elliott A Look at Implicit Bias and Microaggressions A primer on the impact of implicit biases in schools and how they can be expressed by students and faculty. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Using Reading and Writing to Do Math This 5-step process leverages literacy skills—like reading, annotating, and writing—to help students solve math word problems. Credit: ©Alamy Stock Photo/Hero Images Inc. Decluttering Your Classroom Thoughtful reflection will help you make decisions about what to keep and what to discard in your classroom. Credit: ©iStock/FatCamera 5 Ways to Incorporate SEL in Middle School Social and emotional learning is more than a side curriculum—it should be woven into everyday activities throughout the school day. Don't Miss The Science of Drawing and Memory The Power of Relationships in Schools Can a Robot Help Autistic Children Connect? Using Math Apps to Increase Understanding Tips for Teaching Realistic Optimism 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.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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