In high school, the kids are not all right. Plus: research-tested benefits of breaks

In High School, the Kids Are Not All Right; Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks; Teaching English Language Learners; Women's History Month Resources |

View Online March 21, 2018 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/solarseven In High School, the Kids Are Not All Right With social and academic pressure mounting, a teacher shares what he's learned about tracking his students' mental well-being. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Rawpixel.com Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks Students are easily distracted, but regular, short breaks can help them focus, increase their productivity, and reduce their stress. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/ivosar Teaching English Language Learners: A Complex Endeavor A teacher seeks out the best approaches to teaching English to non-native speakers, the fastest growing student population in the U.S. Women's History Month: 6 Lesson Plan Resources for Teachers Lesson plans and reading lists for Women's History Month. Credit: Leon Fishman via flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) Questioning That Deepens Comprehension Scaffold students' thinking about complex texts by asking what the text says, how it works, what it means, and what it inspires them to do. Don't Miss Extending the Silence Aiding Reading Comprehension With Post-its Keeping the Focus on the Positive Planning for PBL Implementation New Teachers: Taking Stock of What You've Learned 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.   © 2018 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Giving students more time to think. Plus: aiding reading comprehension with Post-its

Giving Students More Time to Think; Aiding Reading Comprehension With Post-its; Planning for PBL Implementation |

View Online March 14, 2018 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Monkey Business Images Extending the Silence Giving students several seconds to think after asking a question—and up to two minutes for some questions—improves their learning. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Rawpixel.com Aiding Reading Comprehension With Post-its A simple, low-stress strategy that helps students engage with, understand, and remember what they read. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/ESB Professional Keeping the Focus on the Positive Paying attention to what was going well for students led a special education teacher to a strengths-based approach to teaching. Credit: ©Hero Images/500px Planning for PBL Implementation Project-based learning can be messy, but planning to have student inquiry lead your instruction can make it an orderly mess. Credit: ©Gable Denims/500px New Teachers: Taking Stock of What You've Learned Six tips for thriving throughout the rest of your first year of teaching. Don't Miss Asking Students to Plan Bad Behavior Honing Students' Speaking Skills Teachers Learn Better Together Thinking Like a Coach Mindfulness in High School 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.   © 2018 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Asking students to plan bad behavior. Plus: honing students' speaking skills

Asking Students to Plan Bad Behavior; Honing Students' Speaking Skills; Teachers Learn Better Together; Mindfulness in High School |

View Online March 7, 2018 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Monkey Business Images Asking Students to Plan Bad Behavior Getting students to think about behaving badly helps them arrive at positive norms—and such reverse thinking may work in other situations as well. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Monkey Business Images Honing Students' Speaking Skills Some guidelines for teaching all students to speak credibly and confidently—an essential skill for college and career success. Credit: istockphoto.com/kali9 Teachers Learn Better Together Teachers learn a lot from each other, so we have a few tips for collaborating more effectively. Credit: 500px/Caia Images Thinking Like a Coach Coaches model skills and show athletes how to improve with practice. Feedback on student writing can work the same way. Credit: Edutopia Mindfulness in High School A teacher shares how she implements daily mindful moments and their positive impact on classroom culture. Don't Miss Why Students Forget—and What You Can Do About It The Power of Empathy Teacher Recruitment Starting in High School An Alternative to In-School Suspension Reading Digital Games as Texts 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.   © 2018 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Special series: Nashville district goes all-in on SEL

View Online February 13, 2018 These videos and articles are part of a special series we produced highlighting the district-wide implementation of social and emotional learning in Nashville. The series was developed in collaboration with the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development, with support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Nashville Confronts SEL Resistance Head-On A social and emotional learning initiative gains traction, meeting the needs of a changing city. The Big Picture: Integrating SEL Across a District The 168 schools in the Nashville district collaborate to bolster school culture and instruction with social and emotional learning. SEL as a Foundation for Academics These middle schools were built on the idea that academic risk taking, fostered by social and emotional learning, can be a key to high achievement. Closing the Achievement Gap With SEL A Nashville high school focuses on using social and emotional learning to build strong relationships and a positive culture—and to improve academic outcomes. An Inside Look at Trauma-Informed Practices A Nashville elementary school takes a comprehensive approach to trauma-informed practices, creating a space where students feel known and supported. Don't Miss In Oakland, Reinventing School Policing Cultivating a Love of Reading in the Digital Age Empowering Students to Curb Bullying Bringing Wonder Into Mathematics Ensuring That PBL Is Accessible to All 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.   © 2018 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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