3 Gifts From Edutopia

Tips to Give Yourself the Gift of Rest, Risk-Taking, and Creativity; 6 Hand Signals to Bring Learning to Life; The Power of a Teacher's Words; Flexible Seating |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences May 4, 2016   We <3 Teachers! Photo credit: ©GableDenims/500px The Gift of Rest Go on . . . set aside some time to take a load off with these super simple tips for self-care. Photo credit: ©HeroImages/500px The Gift of Risk-Taking When was the last time you pushed yourself to try something a little outside your comfort zone? ADVERTISEMENT   Photo credit: ©GableDenims/500px The Gift of Creativity Find refreshment and purpose through the flow of creating. ADVERTISEMENT Don't Miss Flexible Seating and Student-Centered Classroom Redesign 6 Hand Signals That Bring Learning to Life Fresh Starts for Hard-to-Like Students 6 Ways to Help Students Understand Math  COMMUNITY   The Power of a Teacher's Words 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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Spring Fever Special

Learning Partners Bring Passion Into the Classroom (Video); Holding Students to High Standards; Student-Centered Classroom Tweaks; Going Gradeless |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences April 27, 2016   4 Ideas for Boosting Student Engagement Photo credit: Charles Tsai via YouTube Give Students Voice and Choice  VIDEO   See how you can engage even the most distracted kids by giving them agency in lessons and school decisions. Expect More From Your Students Become a "warm demander" -- hold your students to high standards and provide the support they need to get there. ADVERTISEMENT   Bring in Community Partners  VIDEO   Watch how this middle school invites engaging community partners to create authentic learning experiences for students. Photo credit: Bonnie Brown via flickr (CC BY 2.0) Create a Student-Centered Classroom Make these simple tweaks to five different aspects of your classroom and watch how student engagement improves. Don't Miss Quiet: Susan Cain on Approaching Introverted Students Developing a Growth Mindset in Teachers and Staff How Emotions Affect Learning, Behaviors, and Relationships Going Gradeless: Student Self-Assessment in PBL 11 Alternatives to "Round Robin" (and "Popcorn") Reading FOLLOW EDUTOPIA                         ABOUT US  |  CONTACT US  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE © 2016 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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Inspiring School Turnaround Stories

How Does Poverty Influence Learning?; SEL for Every Student (Video); 7 Steps for Turning Around Under-Resourced Schools; Scaffolding Strategies |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences April 6, 2016   School Turnaround Strategies Photo credit: Justin S. Campbell via flickr (CC BY 2.0) How Does Poverty Influence Learning? Understanding poverty's effects on students is the first step in helping them meet high standards. 7 Steps for Turning Around Under-Resourced Schools Tactical approaches for improving school culture and climate in high-needs schools. ADVERTISEMENT   Create a Safe Community With Daily Advisories  VIDEO   See how one school from a high-crime, high-poverty area is creating a culture of support. 5 Ways to Help Students Affected by Generational Poverty  COMMUNITY   Only one of these heart-filled tips is related to money.   Don't Miss Teacher Collaboration: When Belief Systems Collide 6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use With Your Students Managing Conflict in School Leadership Teams Architecture, Psychology... and Furniture? 5 Apps to Transform Teaching and Personalize Learning FOLLOW EDUTOPIA                         ABOUT US  |  CONTACT US  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE © 2016 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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