Educational Links 6/2/19

ADHD is genetic, but it is also environmental — to a degree. You can’t change your DNA. But you CAN change your diet, fitness, and sleep habits — all of which may have real, positive effects on ADHD symptoms. 

Beyond Genes: Leveraging Sleep, Exercise, and Diet to Improve ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-lifestyle-changes-diet-sleep-exercise-genes-environment/

For Teenagers, Praising 'Effort' May Not Promote a Growth Mindset

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2018/03/praising_effort_teenagers_growth_mindset.html?cmp=soc-fb-promo-teenagers-praising-effort&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Facebook+Ad

Ed Department Sued Over Handling Of Disability-Related Complaints

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2018/06/01/ed-department-sued-complaints/25141/

Let's Stop Talking About The '30 Million Word Gap'

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/51314/lets-stop-talking-about-the-30-million-word-gap?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

When Teachers Bash Teachers, Education Suffers

http://hacklearning.org/bashingteachers/

For Teenagers, Praising 'Effort' May Not Promote a Growth Mindset

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2018/03/praising_effort_teenagers_growth_mindset.html?cmp=soc-fb-promo-teenagers-praising-effort&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Facebook+Ad

Todd Finley: 5 Ways to Overcome Cognitive Overload (e325)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvvbfRyGjxU&feature=youtu.be&a=

Cognitive overload happens to students and teachers. Often looking like ADHD, cognitive overload can happen for a variety of reasons including challenges to your working memory. Learn some ways to help your students and yourself when you struggle with cognitive overload.