Educational Links 12/25/21

Lessons Learned On The Journey To High Quality Student Work

https://www.teachthought.com/education/high-quality-student-work/?fbclid=IwAR2w845BHXoPlGXaCCcx4bB4_iPAwpyAcwSHGpNPI4Hn-D-miFrExi5yXn8

As Omicron Surges, Schools Battle Pressure to Stay OpenSEL

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/as-omicron-surges-schools-battle-pressure-to-stay-open/2021/12

Math Anxiety Hurts Too Many Kids. Here’s How We Can Curb It.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-12-20-math-anxiety-hurts-too-many-kids-here-s-how-we-can-curb-it?fbclid=IwAR083x_qMakAvrEUFB9HmptswVaEKgr4Ht8_Z-9t1O3Q5l4ZQOjpVyTJMns

Make Video Tutorials to Keep Kids on Track

https://www.middleweb.com/46263/make-video-tutorials-to-keep-kids-on-track/?fbclid=IwAR2BimeGLjHp91LCKkks6P_of9rALUAljzWyyvBtlpvLf2dZfmrES3lOFp4

MY LATEST BAM! RADIO SHOW IS ON HOW TEACHERS CAN MOST EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE WITH CLASSIFIED STAFF

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/12/24/my-latest-bam-radio-show-is-on-how-teachers-can-most-effectively-engage-with-classified-staff/?fbclid=IwAR23MCq6EUAyPDzrUD90geBWeqAib-tznQTxIyUFYjVu_RQ84aouB7r_OZk

How to Help Anxious Students Re-Adjust to Social Settings

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58462/how-to-help-anxious-students-re-adjust-to-social-settings?fbclid=IwAR23GhNqI-BJbGXM5WQu4zP9CRtJw7dUsr_f0y7tnGq6jl0D-Hy4juQouSA

Understanding Special Education Laws

https://childmind.org/article/understanding-special-education-laws/?fbclid=IwAR2DPVwyfddWSfOs94qrfTOZMix09-snskH53zmxh4_XDRDhEEO7Kijcwrc

Children with learning disabilities and mental health disorders are entitled to the help they need to succeed.

Merry Christmas from MzTeachuh

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 

Enjoy spending time with those you care about.

Have peace, rest and choose joy. 

Educational Links 12/24/21

 

The Benefits Of Work-Study Programs For Students

https://www.teachthought.com/education/benefits-work-study-programs/?fbclid=IwAR0AJSIfpDUiQk76J05x6CXZoeSyiIzT_yNlHIRDS_J-BqXMYBlzGXCY0WQ

ED TECH DIGEST

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/12/23/ed-tech-digest-269/?fbclid=IwAR3Hy-s74Nd6U2v8BKekK_iKw7Twj_mo-gAWHNszN8tmwlsQpQH3P36RiuM

More training for teachers to help English learners in Los Angeles

https://edsource.org/2021/more-training-for-teachers-to-help-fourth-and-fifth-grade-english-learners-in-los-angeles/664946?fbclid=IwAR2M9kukl_w2PUK_4gLvuWORkePpGbcZpWuvRIG72oJBpGMF_AxYZdvOAa0

This Moment in Education Is Demanding. To Move the Field Forward, We Must Support Educators in Three Key Ways.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-12-24-this-moment-in-education-is-demanding-to-move-the-field-forward-we-must-support-educators-in-three-key-ways

Omicron and Schools: Resources to Manage the Next COVID Wave

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/omicron-and-schools-resources-to-manage-the-next-covid-wave/2021/12

Building Meaningful Community

https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-meaningful-community?fbclid=IwAR1XZeFYO4Ngx2cG7rqQIphr9BBwolD_E_xD4UdcTO8eSBraFRfZD5Vj5KQ

Fight, Flight, Freeze… or Fib?

https://www.additudemag.com/why-lie-adhd-fight-flight-freeze/?fbclid=IwAR0qRxc_x9qlz2F7DrMWkaZ6yQctkBcYrBk8sESHatAiPV7_jZE4JTjbzQU

What if your child’s lying is not evidence of a character flaw or disrespect? What if his fibs are actually a self-preservation strategy rooted in poor inhibition, emotional regulation, working memory, and attention — all hallmarks of ADHD? This is the premise behind a new theory that is giving caregivers and educators a new, neurological lens through which to view lies.

Educational Links 12/23/21

 

9 Digital Learning Tools Every 21st Century Teacher Should Be Able To Use

https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/digital-learning-tools-21st-century-teachers/?fbclid=IwAR0HZS1OcS7YtjiqV7nKBh6q7h3E3TkkPzVy1xSBp12gYVMX4DfcfQiiJtw

3 ways COVID actually made education better

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/12/22/3-ways-covid-actually-made-education-better/

How extra funding and learning time are helping students catch up from COVID interruptions

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58872/how-extra-funding-and-learning-time-are-helping-students-catch-up-from-covid-interruptions

When do kids learn to focus?

https://www.understood.org/articles/en/when-do-kids-learn-to-focus

A LOOK BACK: “EVERYONE IS A TEACHER” IS A NEW ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY I’M USING & IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING

https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2021/12/18/a-look-back-everyone-is-a-teacher-is-a-new-engagement-strategy-im-using-it-seems-to-be-working/?fbclid=IwAR332L6tyx4Lj9eLkQs2uMVwod2g0-rNqcj9SBafPibncPnYAV-cYvIYXVU

One early educator explains the importance of transitional kindergarten

https://edsource.org/2021/one-early-educator-explains-the-importance-of-transitional-kindergarten/664899?fbclid=IwAR3tUwEJlY8i82gJXyLYW5be1QyHpFgHUqhJVrLiLeMt4bbi6JTvXLSpou4

5 benefits of hosting virtual parents’ evenings

https://www.tes.com/for-schools/blog/article/5-benefits-hosting-virtual-parents-evenings?fbclid=IwAR1Rn80MwVc4t3RCGXQEjxeKUUiDXZFoTNR1hFBp2cSYNbS21hjs3h3UmOY

Meeting parents digitally has advantages for staff and families alike, explain these teachers.

Educational Links 12/22/21

Why more Black families are homeschooling their children

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58844/why-more-black-families-are-homeschooling-their-children

4 areas of focus to drive the future of education

https://www.k12dive.com/news/4-areas-of-focus-to-drive-the-future-of-education/611840/

[Self-Test] Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults

https://www.additudemag.com/screener-autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-test-adults/

How educators can make time for self-care

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/12/16/how-educators-can-make-time-for-self-care/

The Teaching Profession in 2021 (in Charts)

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-teaching-profession-in-2021-in-charts/2021/12

 

Several school districts push back vaccine mandate deadlines

https://edsource.org/2021/several-school-districts-push-back-vaccine-mandate-deadlines/664786

3 Ways to Encourage ‘Coasting’ Students to Reach Their Full Potential

https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-ways-encourage-coasting-students-reach-their-full-potential

Students who are doing well—but could be doing much better—benefit from feedback that encourages self-monitoring.

Educational Links 12/21/21

When ‘Careless Mistakes’ Aren’t: Dyscalculia, Math Anxiety, and Learning Strategies That Help

https://www.additudemag.com/math-anxiety-dyscalculia-learning-strategies/?fbclid=IwAR2MHFsmDXyWCIbuEukDa5om4gWO_HIVua0-D_1eAPkIGzeJbfa64tyELcg

What Is an Educational Therapist?

https://childmind.org/article/what-is-an-educational-therapist/?fbclid=IwAR3e5L6R_xIYcNnFp6wRC1rZNKKzoXjMZJz35MKcqfh87_HNNrFC6xEaCUw

What Teachers Think Is—and Isn’t—Working This School Year

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-teachers-think-is-and-isnt-working-this-school-year/2021/12?fbclid=IwAR0rEDi_FxDy6E_df31TAgP1D5TnpDXJXEhiC_Fj7KtaOgP10SQmPG6kPM0

8 Ways To Grow As A Teacher 

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/8-ways-to-grow-as-a-teach/

How the difference between sound and noise can influence our ability to learn

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58835/how-the-difference-between-sound-and-noise-can-influence-our-ability-to-learn

Using Read-Alouds to Boost Students’ Creativity

https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-read-alouds-boost-students-creativity

Reading aloud to middle and high school students encourages them to think critically, fosters a sense of community, and makes learning fun.

MzTeachuh's Christmas Music Playlist

 MzTeachuh's Christmas Music Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA2SFaAnpsdCfFUnFy2ZnlECMJP6bDtkQ

Educational Links 12/20/21

Majority of Educators Believe Parents Should Be Involved in Curriculum Choices

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/majority-of-educators-believe-parents-should-be-involved-in-curriculum-choices/2021/12

8 difficult holiday situations for kids with anxiety

https://www.understood.org/articles/en/8-difficult-holiday-situations-for-kids-with-anxiety

4 education predictions for 2022

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/12/20/4-education-predictions-for-2022/

Math Anxiety Hurts Too Many Kids. Here’s How We Can Curb It.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-12-20-math-anxiety-hurts-too-many-kids-here-s-how-we-can-curb-it

How TK can help students learning English as a second language

https://edsource.org/2021/how-tk-can-help-students-learning-english-as-a-second-language/664829

A Key Skill for World Language Learners

https://www.edutopia.org/article/key-skill-world-language-learners

How schools can support teenage literacy

https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/how-schools-can-support-teenage-literacy?fbclid=IwAR1DXhIg_bluUrIxTU4C5ie9MVm2WUHx3VvEJHBZc0orNeLg3YF1s4jDMmc

Children don’t suddenly stop needing support for reading and writing once they leave primary school, yet there is little in the way of resources or training for secondary staff whose students are struggling.

Educational Link 12/19/21

A Classroom Management Secret Top Teachers Use

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2009/07/11/a-classroom-management-secret-top-teachers-use/

How music can help kids learn literacy skills

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58810/how-music-can-help-kids-learn-literacy-skills

Helping students cope with change and disruption

https://www.understood.org/articles/en/helping-students-cope-with-change-and-disruption

Schools, classrooms close doors again in latest Covid surge

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/schools-classrooms-close-doors-latest-covid-surge-rcna9193

Addressing students’ pandemic ‘learning loss’

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/12/17/addressing-students-pandemic-learning-loss/

“Santa, I Have a Big Problem with Your Naughty or Nice List. Here’s Why.”

https://www.additudemag.com/santa-naughty-nice-adhd-autism/ 

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

https://www.edutopia.org/social-emotional-learning

Find and share resources for creating a healthy school culture by helping students develop skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions.