Do no-zero policies help or hurt students? Plus: the power of summer reflection

Do No-Zero Policies Help or Hurt Students?; The Power of Summer Reflection; Morning Meetings From Pre-K to 12th Grade; Fishbowl Discussion |

View Online July 18, 2018 Credit: Leigh Wells Do No-Zero Policies Help or Hurt Students? No-zero policies spur serious—and productive—debate among teachers. We look at the big insights on both sides of the argument. Credit: ©500px/Hero Images The Power of Summer Reflection Taking stock of past successes and challenges can boost your resilience for the upcoming school year. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Morning Meetings From Pre-K to 12th Grade Daily discussions and team-building activities meet the physical, social and emotional, and spiritual needs of students. Credit: ©Shutterstock/fizkes The Benefits of a Multiyear Induction Program A New Jersey school district uses a four-year induction program to support teachers in the difficult early years. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation 60-Second Strategy: Fishbowl Discussion A discussion technique based on peer feedback helps students delve into complex texts and develop communication skills. Don't Miss 7 Real-World Math Strategies 17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate A Research-Backed Science Curriculum Empowering Students With Design Thinking Double-Duty Writing Instruction 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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