Educational Links 7/29/17

Congressional Panel Asks: What K-12 Skills Are Needed for STEM Workforce?

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2017/07/congressional_panel_asks_what_k12_skills_needed_STEM_workforce.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Turn passive learners into leaders by letting students teach!

https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=1026&category=ISTE-Standards-in-Action&article=

Download: Graphic Organizers to Help Kids With Writing

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/encouraging-reading-writing/download-graphic-organizers-to-help-grade-schoolers-with-writing?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

The Field Where Men Still Call the Shots

The lack of female coaches in youth sports can make lasting impressions on boys and girls.

https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/07/the-field-where-men-still-call-the-shots/535167/

Understanding social and emotional learning: a quick guide

https://edsource.org/2017/what-is-social-and-emotional-learning-and-why-does-it-matter-sel/584567?utm_source=newsletter-728-17&utm_medium=email

Teachers Shouldn't Work in Isolation. Kids Need a Team.

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/work_in_progress/2017/07/teachers_shouldnt_work_in_isol.html?override=web

Social Challenges of Kids With Learning Problems

https://childmind.org/article/social-challenges-kids-learning-problems/

When we think of children with learning challenges, we think of difficulty with reading or math, with being organized, with paying attention and staying focused in school. But many students with learning and attention disorders also have social and communication problems.