Educational Links 12/08/19

How Classroom Political Discussions — Controversies, Too — Prepare Students for Needed Civic Participation

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54968/how-classroom-political-discussions-controversies-too-prepare-students-for-needed-civic-participation

As Teen Stress Increases, Teachers Look for Answers

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teen-stress-increases-teachers-look-answers?fbclid=IwAR2_kHVI-5237UKKvQFsCfwPNBziLDnyzUVbdBBWzJdjrQOP2L8SAO7lPXA

The Practical Ed Tech Podcast Episode 22 - Fitness, Code, and Q&A

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/

The Hidden Reason Your School Improvement Strategies Aren’t Working: Chronic Absenteeism

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-12-03-the-hidden-reason-your-school-improvement-strategies-aren-t-working-chronic-absenteeism

10 Tips to Stay Focused Before Holiday Break

https://www.teachhub.com/10-tips-stay-focused-holiday-break?top-12=1

30 Easy Ornament Crafts for Kids That Parents Will Love to Display

https://www.weareteachers.com/ornament-crafts-for-kids/

Why Taking Away Recess Is a Counterproductive Punishment

https://www.additudemag.com/the-right-to-recess/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=parent&fbclid=IwAR3b_6VspS4VbSqFAy79V3MCTtWRKwkM2gM9O3kcLCd_-JVhkam5gv28LLs

When teachers deny recess for poor classroom behavior or late work, they hurt not only their students with ADHD, but the whole classroom. Learn why ‘losing recess’ is a terrible punishment — and how you can change the teacher’s mind.