Best Articles for Educators 4/13/14

1. 22 Interactive Lessons to Bring Earth Day to Life

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/04/22-interactive-lessons-to-bring-earth-day-to-life/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29 

2. National Poetry Month: Celebrating World Poetry

http://edsitement.neh.gov/feature/national-poetry-month-celebrating-world-poetry

3. Do-It-Yourself Virtual Professional Development: Taking Ownership of Your Learning

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/diy-pd-own-your-learning-monica-burns 

4. 6 BYOD Discussions Every School Should Have

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/byod-discussions-schools-should-have-vicki-davis

5. Are We Underestimating the Math Powers of Our Youngest Students?

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/04/are-we-underestimating-the-math-powers-of-our-youngest-students/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

6.  Quit Using the 'R' Word http://www.thinkinclusive.us/quit-using-the-word-retarded-in-three-easy-steps/#sthash.k5ThtYnK.cIYX66Gm.dpbs

6. My Brother’s Keeper Initiative: Raising Student Achievement for Boys of Color

 https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2014/04/07/my-brothers-keeper/

7. The Best Resources On Helping Our Students Develop A “Growth Mindset”

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2012/10/13/the-best-resources-on-helping-our-students-develop-a-growth-mindset/