3 Reasons the Arts Are Essential

Growth Mindset Through the Arts; Arts Boost Critical Thinking; Collaboration and Communication; The Big List of Arts Integration Resources |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences October 19, 2016   Integrate the Arts to Improve Student Learning © Sally Anscombe/Getty Images The Arts Build Foundational Skills Music and theater helped these elementary students improve in reading, math, and science while teaching critical thinking and problem solving. © Edutopia The Arts Help Build a Growth Mindset See how taking risks, making mistakes, and integrating critical feedback are improving students' artistic work and strengthening their resilience. ADVERTISEMENT   © Edutopia The Arts Fuel the 4 C's It's no surprise that the arts help creativity -- but at School 21, students are learning collaboration, critical thinking, and communications as well. ADVERTISEMENT     The BIG List of Arts Integration Resources Discover resources you can start using today to link the arts to core curriculum. Don't Miss Arts-Based Research: Surprise and Self-Motivation  COMMUNITY   Arts and Tech Integration: How to Collaborate and Have Fun Doing It Using Graphic Organizers Correctly Adapting Pokémon as a Learning Experience How to Infuse the Arts Into Core Curriculum (and Why It Matters) 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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How to Reduce Bullying

Kindness and Bullying; Develop Restorative Practices; Resources for Harassment Prevention; Social and Emotional Supports for Students; Creating an Identity-Safe Space |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences October 12, 2016   Teacher-Tested Tips to Promote Positive Behavior iStock.com/wavebreakmedia Why Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying Discover the proven health benefits of kindness, and how you can use it to curb students' impulse to bully others. iStock.com/Steve Debenport Bringing Restorative Practices to Your School Six lessons learned from replacing punitive discipline with a community-oriented, restorative approach. ADVERTISEMENT     The BIG List of Resources to Fight Bullying and Harrassment at School Dive into this collection of planning guides, lesson plans, and other resources for educators and parents. © Edutopia Pride Advisory Classes: Social and Emotional Support for Every Student  VIDEO   Watch how this high school creates safe and supportive communities, and download a sample curriculum map. Don't Miss  COMMUNITY   Teaching About Cyber-Bullying and Its Consequences Energy and Calm: Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices  COMMUNITY   Thank-You Letters to Teachers Why Don't We Differentiate Professional Development? 5 Tips for Avoiding Teacher Burnout   A SPECIAL SERIES PRESENTED BY  iStock.com/kali9 Fostering Identity Safety in School An environment where students are not bullied based on their race or other aspects of identity can be intentionally cultivated both inside and outside of the classroom.   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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Hey Parents!

Crafting Parent Newsletters; Developing Executive Function in Children; Innovative Family Engagement; Data as Entry to Open Communication |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences October 5, 2016   Innovative Ideas to Boost Family Involvement iStock.com/Rawpixel Ltd 3 Tech Tips for Parent Newsletters "Gosh, I wish it took more time to create an awesome parent newsletter," said no teacher ever. © Hero Images/500px Engaging Parental Support for Smarter Thinking See what experts say about how parents can help their children develop executive function. ADVERTISEMENT   iStock.com/Thomas_EyeDesign Resources to Rock Family Engagement Browse this big list of resources for ideas to help expand family engagement. © Edutopia Sharing Data to Create Stronger Parent Partnerships  VIDEO   See how you can use data to deepen parents' understanding and involvement in their kids' academic lives. Don't Miss  COMMUNITY   Improving Parent Conferences With Technology and a Focus on Process 5 Resources for Parent-Teacher Conferences 11 Alternatives to "Round Robin" (and "Popcorn") Reading 12 Choices to Help You Step Back From Burnout Energy and Calm: Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices 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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New Ideas in Brain-Based Learning

Build Student Confidence in Divergent Thinking; Strategies for Focus and Calm; Video Games and Learning; Teaching Effective Communication |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences September 28, 2016   Brain-Based Learning in the Classroom twenty20.com/daphneemarie Building Students' Cognitive Flexibility Help your students become more open minded, and become more willing to make (and learn from) mistakes. © Popova Anastasiya/Creative Market Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices Discover activities to stimulate students' minds when they need a change, and to focus and calm them when they're just too stimulated. ADVERTISEMENT   twenty20.com/spacehalide Action-Video Gameplay: Benefits and Dangers Evidence suggests that action video games enhance higher-order brain functions, yet the violence built into most commercial titles is far from beneficial. © Edutopia "Oracy" in the Classroom: Strategies for Effective Talk  VIDEO   Watch how this U.K. school develops confident students who can articulate their thoughts and learning. Don't Miss 30 Techniques to Quiet a Noisy Class  COMMUNITY   17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate The Teacher Curse No One Wants to Talk About  COMMUNITY   10 Motivational Posters for Your Classroom 5 Tips for Avoiding Teacher Burnout Giveaway Prize: littleBits STEAM Student Set ($299.95 value!) Deadline: Sunday, October 2 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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