The BEST Graduation Speeches

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

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences June 15, 2016   Get Inspired for the Future mr_wahlee/flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) 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. ©Gabel Denims/500px 8 Ideas for Year-End Celebrations Don't just let students slip away into the summer -- create an epic celebration of learning! ©adamkaz/iStock Helpful Resources to Share With High School Graduates Practical resources for launching graduates into the next phase. Don't Miss Transition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators What Doesn't Work: Literacy Practices We Should Abandon  COMMUNITY   17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate 5 Highly Effective Teaching Practices The Myth of Having Summers Off GET SOCIAL                         ABOUT  |  CONTACT  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always update your preferences or unsubscribe.   © 2016 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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What Worked?

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

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences June 8, 2016   Reflecting on the Year's Accomplishments iStock.com/©Steve Debenport 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. iStock.com/©monkeybusinessimages 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. ADVERTISEMENT   ©Edutopia Reflection for Assessment, Empowerment, and Self-Awareness Seven easy tips for integrating reflection into the classroom. Don't Miss The Myth of Having Summers Off Controlled Failure: Helping Kids Navigate Back to Success 5 Highly Effective Teaching Practices Fun and Free Summer Learning Resources 8 Travel Grants and Fellowships for Educators GET SOCIAL                         ABOUT  |  CONTACT  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always update your preferences or unsubscribe.   © 2016 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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What Does 21st-Century School Leadership Look Like?

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

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences June 1, 2016   Best Practices for Administrators Photo credit: Brian Kulak 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. Photo credit: US Department of Education via flickr (CC BY 2.0) 9 Questions to Improve Teacher Evaluations One veteran administrator shares a cautionary tale, and some very important lessons learned. ADVERTISEMENT   Photo credit: "24/7 Connectivity: Wi-Fi Powered Buses" Future Ready District Leadership  VIDEO   See how superintendents across the country are redefining what success looks like. ADVERTISEMENT Don't Miss  COMMUNITY   3 Things Silicon Valley Taught Me About School Leadership  VIDEO   Team Problem Solving: Paving the Path to Success for Every Student Transition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators The Myth of Having Summers Off 19 Big and Small Classroom Management Strategies GET SOCIAL                         ABOUT  |  CONTACT  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always update your preferences or unsubscribe.   © 2016 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Need a Summer Reading Challenge?

K-12 Ideas to Help Keep Kids Reading Over the Summer; Student-Led Meetings (Video); How to Quiet a Noisy Class; PD Reading List |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences May 25, 2016   Inspiring Ideas to Beat "Summer Slide" Photo credit: Hero Images/500px Recommended Reads: Young Adult Fiction Give students a summer reading list that will captivate their imagination. (Note: Good for grown-ups, too!) Photo credit: ©Andre Kadow/500px 8 Fantastic Apps for Summer Reading Parents can encourage young summer readers with these engaging and teacher-tested iPad games. ADVERTISEMENT   Photo credit: Thinkstock Strategies to Help Students Beat the "Summer Slide" Eight engaging ideas to help kids of all ages enjoy reading throughout the summer. ADVERTISEMENT Don't Miss  COMMUNITY   Making It Stick With My Summer PD Reading List High Expectations: Changing Kids' Self-Image  VIDEO   Student-Led Meetings: Empowering Student Voice 30 Techniques to Quiet a Noisy Class 6 Engaging End-of-Year Projects Giveaway Prize: 3-Night Stay in Denver* + ISTE 2016 Registration ($1,200 approx. value!) Deadline: May 29, 2016 GET SOCIAL                         ABOUT  |  CONTACT  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always update your preferences or unsubscribe.   © 2016 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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