How Sesame Street's Muppets became revolutionaries. Plus: responding calmly to upset parents

How Sesame Street's Muppets Became Revolutionaries; Responding Calmly to Upset Parents; How to Increase Participation By Asking Better Questions |

View Online November 13, 2019 Credit: Sesame Workshop How Sesame Street's Muppets Became Revolutionaries Now celebrating its 50th year of broadcasting, Sesame Street remains committed to pushing the boundaries for social change. Credit: PhotoAlto / Alamy Stock Photo Responding Calmly to Upset Parents When an angry email shows up in the inbox, it can be tempting to respond in kind. These five tips from a middle school principal lead to better responses. Credit: South_agency / iStock How to Increase Participation by Asking Better Questions Framing questions the right way—and scaffolding the right kinds of responses—can help teachers avoid blank stares and awkward silences. Credit: Michael Gibbs / theiSpot What Does the Research Say About Testing? There's too much testing in schools, most teachers agree, but well-designed classroom tests and quizzes can improve student recall and retention. Credit: ferrantraite / iStock 11 Questions You'll Be Asked at a Teaching Interview Commonly asked interview questions you can anticipate—plus tips and links to resources you can tap as you polish your answers. Don't Miss Students Think Lectures Are Best, But Research Suggests They're Wrong 60-Second Strategy: Traverse Talk The Power of Positive Communication Creating a Learning Environment Where All Kids Feel Valued Teaching Isn't a Personality Contest 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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Hey there! If you haven't had the chance to check out our 2020 Trend Report, it's not too late to get ahead of the curve for the year to come. Our newly released video countdown of 2020's Top 18 Trends highlights the report's key takeaways and brings its examples to life. In less than 9 minutes, you'll explore all 18 trends and the evergreen Megatrends behind them. Watch it here, and don't forget to download a free copy of the full report! If you're looking for more innovative ideas, join us at the launch of our 2020 Future Festival tour next month. We'll be kicking things off in Chicago on December 3rd, followed by a stop in New York on December 5th. Tomorrow is your last chance to get Super Early Bird tickets, so visit www.futurefestival.com to get yours now! Watch our countdown of the Top 18 Trends in 2020 here. Cheers, Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. 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Changes to YouTube’s Terms of Service

We're updating our Terms of Service ("Terms") to improve readability and transparency. This update does not change the Google Privacy Policy, nor the way we collect and process your data. We've provided a summary of key changes but here's what you can expect: • Terms that are clearer and easier to understand with useful links to help you navigate YouTube and better understand our policies. • Expanded commitments to notify you about changes that may affect you, such as product updates or future changes to the Terms; and • Better alignment between our Terms and how YouTube works today. The new Terms will take effect on 10 December, 2019. Please make sure you read the updated Terms carefully. If you would like more information, you can find additional information in our Help Center. If you allow your child to use YouTube Kids, then please note that you are agreeing to the new Terms on behalf of your child as well. You can always review your privacy settings and manage how your data is used by visiting your Google Account. Thank you for being part of the YouTube community! © 2019 Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043. You have received this mandatory service announcement to update you about important changes to the YouTube Terms.

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