How a literacy-first program revived a school. Plus: a look at implicit bias

How a Literacy-First Program Revived a School; A Look at Implicit Bias and Microaggressions; Using Reading and Writing to Do Math |

View Online April 10, 2019 Credit: ©Edutopia How a Literacy-First Program Revived a School A Title I school in the Bronx is dramatically improving student outcomes—one book at a time. Credit: Collage ©Edutopia, photos ©Kellette Elliott A Look at Implicit Bias and Microaggressions A primer on the impact of implicit biases in schools and how they can be expressed by students and faculty. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Using Reading and Writing to Do Math This 5-step process leverages literacy skills—like reading, annotating, and writing—to help students solve math word problems. Credit: ©Alamy Stock Photo/Hero Images Inc. Decluttering Your Classroom Thoughtful reflection will help you make decisions about what to keep and what to discard in your classroom. Credit: ©iStock/FatCamera 5 Ways to Incorporate SEL in Middle School Social and emotional learning is more than a side curriculum—it should be woven into everyday activities throughout the school day. Don't Miss The Science of Drawing and Memory The Power of Relationships in Schools Can a Robot Help Autistic Children Connect? Using Math Apps to Increase Understanding Tips for Teaching Realistic Optimism 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.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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The science of drawing and memory. Plus: the power of relationships in schools

The Science of Drawing and Memory; The Power of Relationships in Schools; Can a Robot Help Autistic Children Connect? |

View Online April 3, 2019 New technologies are shedding light on what really makes teenagers tick. Join us today, April 3, at 4 pm PT (7 pm ET) for a Twitter chat about the science of the teenage brain. More info at: https://edutopia.org/edutopiachat Credit: ©Vi Hart The Science of Drawing and Memory Want students to remember something? Ask them to draw it. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation The Power of Relationships in Schools Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn. Credit: ©Erik Murphy Can a Robot Help Autistic Children Connect? A school in South Carolina tests whether a robot can be a bridge to deeper human connection for autistic children. Credit: © Shutterstock.com/wavebreakmedia Using Math Apps to Increase Understanding These 10 free or low-cost apps turn learning math into a game. Credit: ©iStock/Benjavisa Tips for Teaching Realistic Optimism Some simple strategies can help students reframe challenges as opportunities for growth. Don't Miss Teaching Students to Read Metacognitively Developing Executive Function With Priority Lists Dintersmith: Trust Teachers—They're the Experts Student Complaints as Teachable Moments Keeping Girls in STEM: 3 Barriers, 3 Solutions 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.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Teaching students to read metacognitively. Plus: developing executive function with priority lists

Teaching Students to Read Metacognitively; Developing Executive Function With Priority Lists; Student Complaints as Teachable Moments |

View Online March 27, 2019 Credit: ©Shutterstock/Sergey Nivens Teaching Students to Read Metacognitively A mini-lesson and anchor chart for showing early elementary students how to monitor their comprehension as they read. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Developing Executive Function With Priority Lists Explicitly modeling the process of prioritizing tasks builds students' ability to organize and manage their time. Credit: Edutopia Dintersmith: Trust Teachers—They're the Experts The best-selling author of 'What School Could Be' shares his thoughts on what needs to come next in American education. Credit: ©iStock/monkeybusinessimages Student Complaints as Teachable Moments Students' critical comments may throw new teachers off, but they can be useful for sparking engagement and learning. Credit: Courtesy of Karen King Photography and Yale University Keeping Girls in STEM: 3 Barriers, 3 Solutions Stereotypes and cultural norms dampen girls' interest in STEM, but educators can counter the disparities with small changes to their practice. Don't Miss Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess Activating the Brain With Movement Breaks Teaching Students to Paraphrase A Game-Based Approach to Test Prep Classroom Management Tips for Co-Teachers 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.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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More state laws require recess. Plus: activating the brain with movement breaks

Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess; Activating the Brain With Movement Breaks; Teaching Students to Paraphrase |

View Online March 20, 2019 Credit: Photo by Noah Silliman on Unsplash Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Activating the Brain With Movement Breaks Research has shown that short movement breaks help students get focused, improving both skill-building and knowledge retention. Credit: ©iStock/FatCamera Teaching Students to Paraphrase Ideas for scaffolding paraphrasing so that students correctly learn this valuable but difficult-to-master skill. Credit: ©Ikon Images/Jens Magnusson A Game-Based Approach to Test Prep Tying fun goals to standardized test preparation helps students stay focused as they review several months' worth of content. Credit: ©Shutterstock/DGLimages Classroom Management Tips for Co-Teachers Strategies tailored to the special challenges teachers face when they work together in the classroom. Don't Miss The Key to Effective Classroom Management 60-Second Strategy: Discussion Mapping Rethinking Assistive Technology Responding to Students With Addiction When Am I Ever Going to Use This? 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.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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