Bringing a therapy dog to school. Plus: turning summer reading loss into learning gain

Bringing a Therapy Dog to School; Turning Summer Reading Loss Into Learning Gain; Simple Relationship-Building Strategies |

View Online June 20, 2018 Credit: ©Shutterstock/IRISLUK Bringing a Therapy Dog to School A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school. Credit: @Jon Wason/500px Turning Summer Reading Loss Into Learning Gain This summer, students can make their reading meaningful by thoughtfully applying what they learn to their own lives. Credit: ©Shutterstock/ABO PHOTOGRAPHY Encouraging Persistence in Math Weekly open-ended math tasks can pique students' interest, leading them to take risks and develop a growth mindset. Credit: ©Shutterstock/wavebreakmedia Simple Relationship-Building Strategies Embedding dual-purpose tasks in coursework can help teachers overcome the obstacles to forging strong relationships with students. Credit: ©Edutopia Boosting Student Engagement Through Project-Based Learning A researcher-practitioner partnership in San Francisco shows promising results for middle school science students. Don't Miss Get the Most Out of Summer Building Teams That Stay The Uncertain Future of OER Guiding Students to Science Literacy Starting Small With PBL 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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Trend Hunter Future Festival: 1 week left for 2 for 1 tickets, plus what's NEW!

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Get the most out of summer. Plus: building teams that stay

Get the Most Out of Summer; Building Teams That Stay; The Uncertain Future of OER; Guiding Students to Science Literacy; Starting Small With PBL |

View Online June 13, 2018 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Jacob Lund Get the Most Out of Summer Eight tips on incorporating relaxation and intentional planning for the year ahead into your summer so you can return to school refreshed. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Rawpixel.com Building Teams That Stay Appreciating teachers and helping them cultivate resilience can help administrators reduce turnover in their schools. Credit: ©iStock/exdez The Uncertain Future of OER High-quality open educational resources that are freely shared and improved upon have enormous appeal, but they're not a reality yet—and may never be. Credit: ©Shutterstock/DGLimages Guiding Students to Science Literacy A teacher, mentor, and curriculum writer shares her experience with the Engineering Practices in the Next Generation Science Standards. Credit: ©Shutterstock/SpeedKingz Starting Small With PBL A middle school chemistry teacher has three tips for teachers who find project-based learning daunting. Don't Miss Teachers: Summer Reading to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves 10 Things Great School Leaders Do Over the Summer Morning Meetings in Middle and High School 60-Second Strategy: Closing The Loop 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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Summer reading to cultivate a teacher's emotional resilience. Plus: a history in which we can all see ourselves

Summer Reading to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience; A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves; 10 Things Great School Leaders Do Over the Summer |

View Online June 6, 2018 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/wavebreakmedia Teachers: Summer Reading to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience Immerse yourself in these books to renew yourself for the coming school year. Credit: ©Sam Falconer A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves Educators are finding ways to tell a richer history of America—responding to the demands of an increasingly diverse student body. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Monkey Business Images 10 Things Great School Leaders Do Over the Summer Strategies to help principals strengthen relationships over the summer and plan for a strong start to the new year. Credit: ©Shutterstock/ESB Professional Morning Meetings in Middle and High School Can we bring the advantages of an elementary school strategy for building a classroom community to the higher grades? Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Getting 60-Second Strategy: Closing The Loop A strategy for using a quick, whole-class reflection on content as a verbal exit ticket. Don't Miss A Powerful Way to End the School Year A Magical Summer Reading List Optimism Is a Learnable Skill Why Students Cheat—and What to Do About It Getting Student Input on the Burden of Homework 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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