Friday, July 2, 2021

Educational Links 7/3/21

 


The 13 disability categories under IDEA

Why You Should Pretend Your Most Difficult Students Are Perfectly Well Behaved

7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall


Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches Free Online Reflection Tool for Students and Teachers

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Better Questions in the Classroom Lead Students to Think Harder—and Learn Deeper


5 Ways to Help Students Focus on Learning Rather Than Grades


When teachers give retakes and shift the way they talk about grades, students concentrate on the skills they’re gaining—not their scores.

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Educational Links 7/2/21

 


How understanding the brain can help your teaching


The Future of Education Depends on Social Emotional Learning: Here’s Why


Three Strategies for Advancing Antiracist Practices



Job-related stress threatens the teacher supply


How Many Students Are Living in Poverty? The Number Is Likely Wrong


Inclusive R&D Centers Educator Voice. It’s Already Changing the Face of Math Instruction.





6 Truths About Child Behavior Problems That Unlock Better Behavior

Standard parenting models tell us to reward behaviors you want to encourage, and punish behaviors you don’t. Dr. Ross Greene says that strategy only slaps a Band-Aid on an unsolved problem. Here, learn the basics of his CPS model for getting to the root of your child’s challenging behaviors.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Educational Links 7/1/21

Teachers Are More Likely to Experience Depression Symptoms Than Other Adults


‘Don’t go back to the old normal’: Opportunities for Adolescent Learning Revealed by COVID-19  


 

Micro Lessons: What They Are and How They Can Combat Learning Loss


How to Use Podcasts in Teaching



Four Things Schools Won’t Be Able to Do Under ‘Critical Race Theory’ Laws


Tools And Apps To Help Struggling Teen Readers


Combining Social Studies and STEM in a Project-Based Learning Unit


High school students can apply lessons from science, technology, engineering, and math classes to a local issue they’re interested in.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Educational Links 6/30/21

 


How Movement and Gestures Can Improve Student Learning



“Where Is the Help for Gifted Kids with ADHD?”



30 Reflection Prompts For Teacher Well-Being


5 Essential Strategies for Planning Effective Professional Learning


Teachers should have a say in how they’ll meet learning goals, and schools need a clear way to determine that these goals are being met. 

Monday, June 28, 2021

Educational Links 6/29/21

 


Video: See UDL in Action in the Classroom


How Do You Recover From the Longest School Year? You Rest, Relax, and Then You Recharge


Pandemic Underscores ‘Wellbeing Gap’ in the Teaching Profession


Teaching controversial issues in a time of turmoil


30 Easy Must-Make Summer Crafts for Kids


Exploring Perceptions About Identity Through Self-Portraits

English-Learners May Need More Support This Fall. But That Doesn’t Mean They’re Behind


A case study on using home language as a bridge to English practice.

Educational Links 6/28/21

 


School Buildings Are Crumbling. Here’s Why It’s So Hard to Fix Them


What is special education?


A Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy For Evaluating Digital Tasks




Lawmakers show division on instruction around racism in America



How Supreme Court decision frees schools from monitoring off-campus speech



Chicago’s Pre-K Policy Has Important Lessons to Teach Us

A Tool to Help Students Make Good Decisions


Some students need help when it comes to weighing pros and cons, and this simple decision-making matrix will help them sort things out.

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Educational Links 6/27/21



What Is Me Learning? A Student-Centered Learning Model

https://www.teachthought.com/learning/student-centered-learning-model/


How to read an IEP: 5 things teachers should look for

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Shout of ‘Racist’ Heard as Miguel Cardona, GOP Clash on Critical Race Theory


Lawmakers show division on instruction around racism in America



Autism Spectrum Disorder



Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurobiological disorder that is characterized by difficulty communicating verbally and relating socially to others, alongside a need to engage in repetitive behaviors or language.