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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