Educational Links 1/19/18

The Real World: Knowing What to Teach

https://tooloftheweek.org/the-real-world-knowing-what-to-teach/

Top 10 STEM Education Articles of 2017

https://blog.definedstem.com/stem-education-news-2017/

5 questions we should be asking about student screen addiction

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/01/05/5-questions-schools-asking-student-screen-addiction/

ESSA and Principals: What States Are Pledging to Do for School Leaders

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/District_Dossier/2018/01/ESSA_principals_state_plans_TitleII.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

The New Thinking About ADHD and Executive Functioning

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/expert-corner/2016/05/11/the-new-thinking-about-adhd-and-executive-functioning?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

No, Students Don't Need Grades

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/01/10/no-students-dont-need-grades.html?utm_content=buffer97243&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

6 Strategies to Teach Kids Self-Regulation in Writing

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/encouraging-reading-writing/6-strategies-to-teach-kids-self-regulation-in-writing?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Kids with learning and attention issues can struggle with self-regulation in various ways. For instance, kids with sensory processing issues may have trouble managing their emotions and body movement in tough situations.

When it comes to writing, self-regulation allows kids to manage tasks and monitor progress (also called self-monitoring), among other key skills. And there are lots of self-regulation strategies that can help kids improve writing skills.