A little prep goes a long way. Plus: 8 epic ideas for ending the school year

on Wednesday, May 23, 2018

A Little Prep Goes a Long Way; 8 Epic Ideas for Ending the School Year; Is It Time to Move On?; Preserving the Early Excitement of STEAM |

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May 23, 2018
Next year doesn't have to start in chaos.
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A Little Prep Goes a Long Way

A bit of logistical work in the classroom can help new teachers wrap up for summer—and ease the back to school crunch as well.



The end of the school year should be climactic.
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8 Epic Ideas for Ending the School Year

Give your students a year-end sendoff that celebrates their learning.



Quitting is a big deal.
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Is It Time to Move On?

Leaving a job is no easy decision. These five reflective activities can help you reach some clarity about your situation.



Community service projects show students how to care for others.
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The Value of Compassion in Teaching

Four simple ways to model and promote compassion, which is especially important for students with adverse childhood experiences.



The fun in learning shouldn't fade away in middle school.
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Preserving the Early Excitement of STEAM

An educator argues for keeping the creative spark of primary school STEAM education as students move into middle school.





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With student trauma, it's OK to set boundaries. Plus: when administrators keep teaching

on Wednesday, May 16, 2018

With Student Trauma, It's OK to Set Boundaries; When Administrators Keep Teaching; Engaging Novice World Language Learners; Getting Comfortable With Saying No |

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May 16, 2018
Learn how to recognize vicarious trauma and mitigate its impact.
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With Student Trauma, It's OK to Set Boundaries

Student trauma impacts teachers, too. Taking care of yourself isn't a luxury—it's a necessity.



Teacher-administrators bring benefits to their schools.
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When Administrators Keep Teaching

Teaching keeps school leaders connected to students and other teachers and lets them feel the effects of their own decisions.



A framework for deciding how to respond to new tasks
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Getting Comfortable With Saying No

Turning down a new responsibility at work can be tough, but an instructional coach has some advice for how to do it.



Open up target language cultures for your novice learners.
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Engaging Novice World Language Learners

Using target language videos, news articles, music, and more can spark engagement even with students who are just getting started.



Ways to show students the relevance of grammar
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Grammar: The Skunk at the Garden Party

Students may wish grammar would go away, but there are ways to deepen their engagement.





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Improvements to our Privacy Policy and Privacy Controls

on Tuesday, May 15, 2018

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Updating Our Privacy Policy
This month, we're updating our Privacy Policy to make it easier for you to understand what information we collect and why we collect it. We've also taken steps to improve our Privacy Checkup and other controls we provide to safeguard your data and protect your privacy.
Nothing is changing about your current settings or how your information is processed. Rather, we've improved the way we describe our practices and how we explain the options you have to update, manage, export, and delete your data.
We're making these updates as new data protection regulations come into effect in the European Union, and we're taking the opportunity to make improvements for Google users around the world.
Making our Privacy Policy easier to understand
Simpler structure & clearer language
We've improved the navigation and organization of the policy to make it easier to find what you're looking for. We've also explained our practices in more detail and with clearer language.
New descriptive videos & illustrations
Often a visual description is easier to understand than text alone, so we've added short videos and illustrations throughout the policy.
Embedded privacy controls
We've made it easier to jump to key settings directly from the policy, helping you make choices about your privacy.
The revised policy is available here and will take effect on May 25, 2018.
Improving your privacy controls
Within the past year, we updated My Activity so that you can better access and manage the data in your Google Account. We also launched a redesigned Dashboard, which allows you to easily see an overview of products you're using and your data associated with them.
This month, we've updated our Privacy Checkup with new illustrations and examples to help you make more informed choices about your key privacy controls. And since we understand that your preferences may change over time, the new Privacy Checkup enables you to sign up for regular reminders to check your privacy settings.
To learn more about these and other controls to manage your privacy, visit your Google Account.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Plus: guiding students to a healthy math identity

on Wednesday, May 9, 2018

What My Teachers Taught Me About Teaching; Guiding Students to a Healthy Math Identity; Junior Historians at Work; Designing Engaging Assignments |

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May 9, 2018
Tomorrow's teachers are getting PD in your classroom now.
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What My Teachers Taught Me About Teaching

For Teacher Appreciation Week, a 10-year veteran reflects on what he learned about his future job from teachers he admired.



Helping students build a growth mindset in math
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Guiding Students to a Healthy Math Identity

Young mathematicians need to see that the keys to success are passion and dedication, not speed and always being right.



In a PBL unit, students demand to learn skills and concepts
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Junior Historians at Work

A fourth-grade teacher shares a project-based learning unit that incorporates social studies, literacy, math, and 21st-century skills.



Introducing academic content to students with severe disabilities
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High Expectations for Students With Multiple Impairments

A special education teacher shares insights on adapting the Common Core Essential Elements for students with multiple impairments.



Meaningful work will have value beyond the classroom.
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Designing Engaging Assignments

Three tips for coming up with work that sparks real engagement in your students.





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