Educational Links 7/4/16

Why better STEM programs are the key to creating global citizens

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/07/01/why-better-stem-programs-are-the-key-to-creating-global-citizens/ 

Organize a Self-Serve Creativity Zone

http://tinkerlab.com/organize-a-self-serve-creative-zone/ 

What I'd Like to Tell My Students About Benchmark Testing

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2016/05/18/what-i'd-like-to-tell-my-students-about-benchmark-testing 

5 Unwritten Social Rules 

https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/common-challenges/following-social-rules/5-unwritten-social-rules?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

Learning from My PLN

http://sarahbrownwessling.com/2016/07/03/learning-from-my-pln/#prclt-kcs1IjZD 

What Are Students' Biggest Motivation Killers? We Asked Them Point-Blank

 http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2015/07/07/what-are-students'-biggest-motivation-killers-we-asked-them-point-blank

Education Equity

http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/education-equity 

 How can we ensure all students have equal access to opportunities, support, and the tools they need to succeed? Explore and share proven ways to make this happen.