What Worked?

3 End-of-Year Reflection Strategies; The Myth of Having Summers Off; Teacher Tips: Reflection for Assessment; Strengthen Your Own PLN |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences June 8, 2016   Reflecting on the Year's Accomplishments iStock.com/©Steve Debenport 3 End-of-Year Reflection Strategies for Students Research shows that reflection is an essential part of learning. Try these creative ideas to deepen your students' ownership and application of knowledge. iStock.com/©monkeybusinessimages Reflecting on Your Own Accomplishments Don't skimp on the essential practice of self-reflection -- you'll be a better educator (and a happier person) in the long run. ADVERTISEMENT   ©Edutopia Reflection for Assessment, Empowerment, and Self-Awareness Seven easy tips for integrating reflection into the classroom. Don't Miss The Myth of Having Summers Off Controlled Failure: Helping Kids Navigate Back to Success 5 Highly Effective Teaching Practices Fun and Free Summer Learning Resources 8 Travel Grants and Fellowships for Educators GET SOCIAL                         ABOUT  |  CONTACT  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always update your preferences or unsubscribe.   © 2016 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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What Does 21st-Century School Leadership Look Like?

Improving Teacher Evaluations; Flash Lessons and Staff Rapport; District Leadership; Transition Resources; Team Problem Solving |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences June 1, 2016   Best Practices for Administrators Photo credit: Brian Kulak Building Staff Rapport With Flash Lessons Check out this idea for administrators to a) connect with their teachers and b) engage students while c) having a heap of fun. Photo credit: US Department of Education via flickr (CC BY 2.0) 9 Questions to Improve Teacher Evaluations One veteran administrator shares a cautionary tale, and some very important lessons learned. ADVERTISEMENT   Photo credit: "24/7 Connectivity: Wi-Fi Powered Buses" Future Ready District Leadership  VIDEO   See how superintendents across the country are redefining what success looks like. ADVERTISEMENT Don't Miss  COMMUNITY   3 Things Silicon Valley Taught Me About School Leadership  VIDEO   Team Problem Solving: Paving the Path to Success for Every Student Transition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators The Myth of Having Summers Off 19 Big and Small Classroom Management Strategies GET SOCIAL                         ABOUT  |  CONTACT  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always update your preferences or unsubscribe.   © 2016 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Need a Summer Reading Challenge?

K-12 Ideas to Help Keep Kids Reading Over the Summer; Student-Led Meetings (Video); How to Quiet a Noisy Class; PD Reading List |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences May 25, 2016   Inspiring Ideas to Beat "Summer Slide" Photo credit: Hero Images/500px Recommended Reads: Young Adult Fiction Give students a summer reading list that will captivate their imagination. (Note: Good for grown-ups, too!) Photo credit: ©Andre Kadow/500px 8 Fantastic Apps for Summer Reading Parents can encourage young summer readers with these engaging and teacher-tested iPad games. ADVERTISEMENT   Photo credit: Thinkstock Strategies to Help Students Beat the "Summer Slide" Eight engaging ideas to help kids of all ages enjoy reading throughout the summer. ADVERTISEMENT Don't Miss  COMMUNITY   Making It Stick With My Summer PD Reading List High Expectations: Changing Kids' Self-Image  VIDEO   Student-Led Meetings: Empowering Student Voice 30 Techniques to Quiet a Noisy Class 6 Engaging End-of-Year Projects Giveaway Prize: 3-Night Stay in Denver* + ISTE 2016 Registration ($1,200 approx. value!) Deadline: May 29, 2016 GET SOCIAL                         ABOUT  |  CONTACT  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always update your preferences or unsubscribe.   © 2016 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Change It Up This Summer?

Teacher Travel Grants; Finding a New or Better Job in Education; Travel Video Playlist; The Teacher Curse; 21st-Century Classroom Redesign |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences May 11, 2016 Teacher Travel Grants & Tips for the Job Search Photo credit: Fund for Teachers via flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) 8 Travel Grants and Fellowships for Educators A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Discover the best travel grant options, and get the lowdown on how to write a stellar application. Photo credit: ©HeroImages/500px Looking for a New Job? Check out this step-by-step approach to finding a position that piques your interest and reignites your passion. ADVERTISEMENT   Photo credit: ©Gable Denims/500px Travel for Teachers Video Playlist  VIDEO   Everything you need to get inspired and organized for an amazing summer experience. ADVERTISEMENT Don't Miss  COMMUNITY   How to Find a Job in Education The Teacher Curse No One Wants to Talk About Flexible Seating and Student-Centered Classroom Redesign Education Research Highlights From 2015 Visualizing 21st-Century Classroom Design GET SOCIAL                         ABOUT  |  CONTACT  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always update your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2016 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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