Educatonal Links 3/21/21

“How I Learned to Appreciate the Magical Brains I Teach.”

https://www.additudemag.com/students-with-intellectual-disabilities-adhd-advocacy/

What is Proficiency-Based Learning?

https://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies/2021/03/what-is-proficiency-based-learning/

SATURDAY’S MUST-READ ARTICLES & MUST-WATCH VIDEOS ON SCHOOL REOPENINGS – THREE FEET EDITION!

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/03/19/saturdays-must-read-articles-must-watch-videos-on-school-reopenings-three-feet-edition/

CDC Eases Social Distancing Guidelines Seen as a Hurdle to School Reopening

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/cdc-eases-social-distancing-guidelines-seen-as-a-hurdle-to-school-reopening/2021/03

California adopts CDC’s recommendation to reduce social distancing in school to 3 feet

https://edsource.org/2021/california-to-follow-cdcs-recommendation-to-reduce-social-distancing-in-school-to-3-feet/651787

 Michigan reading law improving student literacy

https://www.k12dive.com/news/study-michigan-reading-law-improving-student-literacy/596845/

How to Help Students Improve Executive Functioning During Hybrid Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-help-students-improve-executive-functioning-during-hybrid-learning

Executive functioning is a set of skills that comprise working memory, organization, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use executive functioning skills daily to learn, work, organize, manage schedules, and complete tasks. Many students have executive functioning challenges that can make it extremely difficult to focus, follow directions, organize learning spaces, complete tasks, and control emotions. These challenges can negatively impact learning and school experiences.