Educational Links 6/17/16

Top Ten DIY Ways to Get Smarter Over the Summer

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2016/06/15/ten-ways-to-get-smarter-over-summer/ 

Personalized Learning and Sound Curriculum—Two Sides of the Same Coin

http://educationnext.org/personalized-learning-and-sound-curriculum-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/ 

Differentiation vs. Tracking

http://catlintucker.com/2016/06/differentiation-vs-tracking/ 

Feds Sketch Out Details of Literacy Center for Students With Disabilities

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2016/06/essa_comprehensive_literacy_center.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnSpecialEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+On+Special+Education%29 

Low-Income Students Set Up for Academic Failure

http://www.theedadvocate.org/low-income-students-set-academic-failure/ 

Social Challenges of Kids With Learning Problems

http://childmind.org/article/social-challenges-kids-learning-problems/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=childmind&utm_content=4+-+Social+Challenges+of+Kids+With+Learning+&utm_campaign=weekly&source=weekly 

School Readiness: 5 Tips for Talking to Parents About Moving Up a Grade

http://www.education.com/blog/teachers/school-readiness-moving-up-grade-level/ 

 At the start of summer, many parents ask a great question: What can I do to help make sure my child is ready for the next grade? You know that students staying sharp over the summer is a great way to ensure academic success in the fall, so be sure to prepare resources and suggestions for parents who are looking to help their child over vacation. Here are a few recommendations to help educators prepare robust, individualized answers about how parents can support their students.