Educational Links 2/28/17

ESSA and education technology: 5 reasons for optimism

http://edscoop.com/essa-and-edtech-5-reasons-for-optimism

Where to Begin: Teaching in Times of Tumult

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/intersection-culture-and-race-in-education/2017/02/where-to-begin-teaching-in-times-of-tumult.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

3 Quick Activities for Teaching Students Mindfulness at Any Age

https://www.weareteachers.com/teaching-students-mindfulness/

How Various Learning and Attention Issues Can Cause Trouble With Writing

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/writing-issues/how-various-learning-and-attention-issues-can-cause-trouble-with-writing?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

12 structures to keep kids focused when using the internet in class

http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2017/02/internet-in-class.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheCornerstone+%28The+Cornerstone+Blog%29

Three ways technology can supercharge teacher training

http://hechingerreport.org/three-ways-technology-can-supercharge-teacher-training/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HechingerReport+%28Hechinger+Report%29

The Struggle for a Quality Education Defines Black History Month

http://blog.k12.com/thought-leadership/the-struggle-for-a-quality-education-defines-black-history-month/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thinktank12+%28thinktanK12%29#.WLTuBojys1I

During Black History month, we should all recognize that the endless quest for a quality and widely available education represents the essence of the struggles and achievements of Black people in America.  The achievement of laws surrounding equal education becomes our contribution to all Americans since those laws benefit all citizens.