Schools respond to the rise of student vaping. Plus: 6 PD reads you shouldn't miss

Schools Respond to the Rise of Student Vaping; 6 PD Reads You Shouldn't Miss; Making Your Flipped Classroom More Human; Paper Tweets Build SEL Skills |

View Online July 25, 2018 Credit: ©Gravityx9 via Twenty20 Schools Respond to the Rise of Student Vaping Easy to conceal in hoodies and hands, vaping takes a foothold among youth. Schools look for solutions. 6 PD Reads You Shouldn't Miss We asked about the professional development books you'd recommend to your teacher friends. Here are the six that stood out. Credit: ©Shutterstock/sirtravelalot Making Your Flipped Classroom More Human A former high school biology teacher shares what he learned from his mistakes in flipping his classroom instruction. Credit: ©iStock/monkeybusinessimages Beyond the Weekly Word List Differentiating spelling instruction using evidence-based approaches helps students develop a skill that is vital to their reading ability. Credit: ©iStock/HRAUN Paper Tweets Build SEL Skills An offline version of Twitter helps with both social and emotional learning and formative assessment. Don't Miss Do No-Zero Policies Help or Hurt Students? The Power of Summer Reflection Morning Meetings From Pre-K to 12th Grade The Benefits of a Multiyear Induction Program 60-Second Strategy: Fishbowl Discussion 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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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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7 real-world math strategies. Plus: 17 ways to help students with ADHD concentrate

Real-World Math Strategies; 17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate; Empowering Students With Design Thinking |

View Online July 11, 2018 Credit: kaisorn/123RF Stock Photo 7 Real-World Math Strategies We asked our audience how they're using the real world to teach math and compiled their most intriguing responses. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Africa Studio 17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate Teacher-tested ideas to help students quietly fidget. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation A Research-Backed Science Curriculum Learning collaboratively through projects yields results for middle school students. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Empowering Students With Design Thinking A school in India founded on design thinking principles encourages students to be active agents in their own learning. Credit: Emily Gallo Double-Duty Writing Instruction Writing lessons that foster social and emotional skills at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Don't Miss Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising 60-Second Strategy: Talk Detectives Navigating Asian and American Identities The Flexibility of Computational Thinking Student Presenters at Education Conferences 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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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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