Educational Links 4/3/2021

 

Why We Should Make It Easier–Not Harder–To Be A Teacher

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/why-we-should-make-it-easier-not-harder-to-be-a-teacher/?fbclid=IwAR2IqAr26ZBXiONfFdTCHXYA8BT42QhK8zEPKwmSo5PjyF9fImkpGkRuzN4

California school districts get OK to choose local assessments over statewide tests this spring

https://edsource.org/2021/california-school-districts-get-ok-to-choose-local-assessments-over-statewide-tests-this-spring/652435?fbclid=IwAR15Z03JqGwm4BCPT2m6FboNi1IGwKhN0XfS2SLuc6R_uYVVnVu9QZiM_gU

14 Essential Tips for Teaching Theme in Language Arts

https://www.weareteachers.com/11-tips-for-teaching-about-theme-in-language-arts/?utm_content=1617288814&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2JhLa-D-L4MP4mdwEpa5LU1k6rIPN26dgNJAAk_HtEYBKfe-D94TAM3A4

Superintendents share reopening strategies in Ed Dept 'Lessons from the Field' session

https://www.k12dive.com/news/superintendents-share-lessons-learned-during-covid-19/597754/

“9 Calming Strategies for a Racing, Restless Mind.”

https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-relax-your-mind-adhd-overthinking/

 What We Know About Suicide During the Pandemic (and What We Don’t)

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-what-we-know-about-suicide-during-the-pandemic-and-what-we-dont/2021/03

What’s Wrong With Points?

https://www.edutopia.org/article/whats-wrong-points

Grading systems should be clear and motivating to students, and points-based grading often fails on both counts. A few tips to keep students focused on learning.