Educational Links 4/4/16

Why Is Arts Education Important? Here Are 3 Benefits Of Arts Education For Students

http://www.parentherald.com/articles/34399/20160403/arts-education-important-benefits-students.htm 

Interpreting Ancient Art in Social Studies

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/interpreting-ancient-art-getty 

10 tips for conveying bad news in a parent-teacher conference

http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2016/04/parent-conference.html 

Everything You Wanted To Know About The Every Student Succeeds Act, But Were Afraid To Ask

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2016/04/03/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-every-student-succeeds-act-but-were-afraid-to-ask/ 

8 Strategies To Improve Executive Functions Of The Brain

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/8-strategies-to-improve-executive-functions-of-the-brain/ 

Getting More Students to Eat Breakfast at School

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/getting-more-students-eat-breakfast-school-anne-obrien?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow 

5 Ways to Build a Strong Relationship With Students Affected by Poverty

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2016/03/15/5-ways-to-build-a-strong-relationship-with-students-affected-by-poverty?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ASCD_0415&utm_content=Blog 

It’s heartbreaking to see children who live in poverty struggle in our classrooms. They face challenges on so many fronts that it can be overwhelming to know how to help. But when we’re able to connect with students from low-income families, we can make a difference—a big one.