Educational Links 3/8/17

Cursive Is Regaining Popularity in U.S. Schools

http://mentalfloss.com/article/92944/cursive-regaining-popularity-us-schools

An Unwavering Advocate for Racial Equity in Schools

https://leaders.edweek.org/profile/john-d-marshall-chief-equity-officer-equity-for-students/?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

6 Common Myths About Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/nonverbal-learning-disabilities/6-common-myths-about-nonverbal-learning-disabilities?view=slideview&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Is Teacher Preparation Failing Students with Disabilities?

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2017/03/is-teacher-preparation-failing-students.html

A Career in the Arts? Let’s Get Real

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/career-arts-lets-get-real-stacey-goodman

Inviting Global Perspectives into the Classroom

http://novemberlearning.com/educational-resources-for-educators/teaching-and-learning-articles/inviting-global-perspectives-classroom/

FIVE EDTECH COMPANIES THAT ARE TAKING GAMIFICATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL

http://www.theedadvocate.org/five-edtech-companies-that-are-taking-gamification-to-the-next-level/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

Gamification can be used in many different ways. Whether your students need a better set of flashcards, hands-on experience, or a more memorable experience, gamification gives you the tools to create something that will engage your students. These five companies understand how games offer students a more customized approach, and they know how to maximize the potential of games to educate better. By following these companies, you are likely to find that your classroom quickly becomes a place of engaged learning.