22 diverse book choices for all grade levels. Plus: inviting participation with thumbs-up responses

22 Diverse Book Choices for All Grade Levels; Inviting Participation With Thumbs-Up Responses; A Teacher-Centric Approach to PD |

View Online March 6, 2019 Join us today, March 6, 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET) for a Twitter chat about how schools can better align their practices with what the science says about human learning and development. More info at: https://edutopia.org/edutopiachat Credit: Edutopia 22 Diverse Book Choices for All Grade Levels Suggestions from teachers who are working to offer students at every grade level book choices that represent their lives. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Inviting Participation With Thumbs-Up Responses A quick assessment strategy replaces raised hands, encouraging more students to contribute by accommodating their different processing needs. Credit: ©Ikon Images/Trina Dalziel A Teacher-Centric Approach to PD Micro-credentialing is a system that lets teachers choose their professional development—and pays them for it. Credit: ©iStock/Kobackpacko Problem-Solving in Elementary School Elementary students practice problem-solving and self-questioning techniques to improve reading and social and emotional learning skills. Credit: ©Alamy Stock Photo/RosaIreneBetancourt 9 When Girls Spit: The Power of Spoken Word Encouraging young women of color to express their experiences creatively through spoken word can empower them. Don't Miss 10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas The Biggest Lesson of My First Year Teaching Studying Female Poets to Understand History Key Aspects of Play in Early Education Working With Dually Classified Learners 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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