Unraveling the myths around reading and dyslexia. Plus: the powerful effects of drawing on learning

Unraveling the Myths Around Reading and Dyslexia; The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning; 4 Ways to Get Students Moving in Class |

View Online June 5, 2019 Join us today, June 5, at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET) for a Twitter chat focused on reflecting on the year, which can help teachers uncover strategies to improve student learning and help manage future challenges. More info at: https://edutopia.org/edutopiachat Credit: ©Dan Page / The iSpot Unraveling the Myths Around Reading and Dyslexia Teachers are seeking new training to understand the brain science around dyslexia, the most commonly reported disability among children. Credit: Catherine Madden for the George Lucas Educational Foundation The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts. Credit: ©Alamy Stock Photo/Photo Alto 4 Ways to Get Students Moving in Class Build students' sense of engagement by incorporating activities that get them out of their seats to work with course content. Credit: istock / ogkov 50 Years of Children Drawing Scientists When girls don't see women as scientists, they may not see their future selves as scientists, either—but teachers can make a difference. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Monkey Business Images Ensuring That Instruction Is Inclusive for Diverse Learners Using ideas from Universal Design for Learning with all students can make classrooms more welcoming for those with learning disabilities. Don't Miss Portrait of a Turnaround Principal There's a Cell Phone in Your Student's Head Reading Aloud to Middle School Students Blended Learning Built on Teacher Expertise Encouraging Students to Develop Resilience 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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When we talk about generational trends, we typically think about four major groups. What if I told you Trend Hunter has identified nine?

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Hey there! When we talk about generational trends, we typically think about four major groups: Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. What if I told you that Trend Hunter has identified nine? Our micro-generation framework provides an in-depth look at the generational differences influencing consumers today. It's also at the core of one of the insight-packed presentations at Future Festival, our immersive innovation conference series. If you're looking to accelerate your innovation strategy, Future Festival is the place for you. Tomorrow is the last day to get Super Early Bird tickets for our stops in Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Chicago, so visit our website to get yours today and save $500. Enjoy your weekly trend roundup, and see you at Future Festival! Get your Future Festival ticket today and save $500 Cheers, Jeremy Gutsche --> CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. 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