Flexible classrooms: research is scarce, but promising. Plus: a 60-second strategy

Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising; 60-Second Strategy: Talk Detectives; Navigating Asian and American Identities |

View Online July 3, 2018 Credit: Stephanie Novotny Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising An ambitious study of 153 classrooms in the United Kingdom provides the best evidence that flexible spaces can boost academic performance. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation 60-Second Strategy: Talk Detectives Improve the quality of class discussions by giving young kids a checklist of key things to look for when their peers talk. Credit: ©Edutopia Navigating Asian and American Identities Eight books with Asian Pacific American protagonists can help foster rich dialogues in our diverse elementary schools. Credit: Eli Sheldon The Flexibility of Computational Thinking Three middle school projects—in English, math, and history—use computational thinking skills to address social justice topics. Credit: ©iStock/DGLimages Student Presenters at Education Conferences Bringing students to professional learning conferences has benefits for both the students and educators. Don't Miss Building a Positive Staff Culture Takes Work Summer Fun With the Brain in Mind Recognizing and Alleviating Math Anxiety 60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss Prioritizing Agency for Students With Disabilities 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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