The necessity of having high expectations. Plus: choice vs. canon

The Necessity of Having High Expectations; The Reading Wars: Choice vs. Canon; Creating a Student-Run Museum in Your Classroom |

View Online July 17, 2019 Credit: Hero Images Inc. / Alamy Stock Photo The Necessity of Having High Expectations Conveying compassion for students while holding them to high standards can help improve equity in education. Credit: Brian Stauffer / theispot The Reading Wars: Choice vs. Canon English teachers are wrestling with how to navigate the increasingly contentious terrain between student choice and assigning the classics. Credit: Jenn Smith / The Berkshire Eagle Creating a Student-Run Museum in Your Classroom Letting students establish a museum exhibit with everyday items offers an opportunity to sharpen their storytelling skills. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Developing Agency With Student-Led Conferences When students lead meetings with their parents and teachers, they gain a voice in their education and develop skills like goal-setting and metacognition. Credit: Jacob Lund / Shutterstock Teaching Students How to Ask Productive Questions Improve engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking by teaching students the process of asking insightful questions. Don't Miss 6 Summer Reads for Teachers Boosting Engagement With Notices and Wonders How to Teach Handwriting—and Why It Matters Curriculum Mapping Tips for New Teachers Breaking the Ice With Student-Made Videos 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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Hey there! Slow Retail Features Intentionally Relaxing Spaces There's no question that the world of retail is changing rapidly. From the normalization of omnichannel journeys to the rise of cutting-edge technology in stores, our paths to purchase look a lot different today than they did just a few years ago. This week's featured insights ( Mixed-Reality Shopping, Slow Retail and Activated E-Commerce) explore three recent themes we've spotted in retail, but we'll be diving into the future of the industry in much greater depth at the Future Festival World Summit. Super Early Bird tickets are available until August 1st, so now is the best time to secure your spot and save $1,000! For details, visit our website. See you there! Jeremy Gutsche --> CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. 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