Rejecting the 'mean girl' framework. Plus: inspiring students to revise their work

Rejecting the 'Mean Girl' Framework; Revising for Authentic Audiences; PD Reads; Dyslexia in General Education; 20% Time in Schools |

View Online July 26, 2017 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Syda Productions Rejecting the 'Mean Girl' Framework Ideas for guiding girls toward positive interactions with each other. Credit: Official White House photo by Pete Souza Why Revise? Because You Have an Authentic Audience Motivate students to revise their writing through self-publishing fiction, creating podcasts and YouTube videos, writing blogs, corresponding with others, and more. 6 PD Reads You Shouldn't Miss We asked about the professional development books you'd recommend to your teacher friends. Here are the six that stood out. Dyslexia in the General Education Classroom In order to accommodate students with dyslexia, teachers must understand what the condition is and the alternate means these students can use to access information. Credit: edublogger via flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0) Why "20% Time" Is Good for Schools This variation on the traditional class schedule allows students to follow their passions. Don't Miss The Epic BYOD Toolbox A Reading List for Differentiated Instruction Scaffolding Grit The Case for Mentors Grows Stronger Partnership Strategies for Real-World Projects FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@news.edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2017 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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