Educational Links 12/15/16

Education Research Highlights From 2016

https://www.edutopia.org/article/research-highlights-2016-youki-terada

42 Phrases Students Say Way Too Often

http://www.weareteachers.com/42-phrases-students-say-way-often/

Yes, I Get Extra Time to Take Tests, But No You Don't Want My Learning Disability

http://www.seventeen.com/life/real-girl-stories/a34636/what-its-really-like-to-have-a-learning-disability/?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1442_252210279

Habits are stronger than willpower: why change is easier than you think

http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2016/12/habits.html

My District Doesn’t Do 504’s. Will a Child Study Plan Work?

http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/16/nl.1213.htm

An Educator’s Guide to Teaching Students with ADHD

http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/29/12283.html

Why Executive Function Is A Vital Stepping-Stone For Kids’ Ability to Learn

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/12/13/why-executive-function-is-a-vital-stepping-stone-for-kids-ability-to-learn/


This school isn’t just about academics. The emotional and physical health of kids matters too.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/12/13/this-school-isnt-just-about-academics-the-emotional-and-physical-health-of-kids-matters-too/?utm_term=.7b5295b8a648&wpisrc=nl_sb_smartbrief

The project assesses how well schools provide health and psychological support for students, judicious and fair discipline policies, high-quality teacher mentoring programs, outreach to the community, effective student and faculty support systems, and broad and enriched curriculum. Schools submit applications explaining why they believe their school should be recognized.