Educational Links 8/4/2020

Why Self-Compassion and Emotion Regulation Are Key to Coping with COVID-19

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-08-03-why-self-compassion-and-emotion-regulation-are-key-to-coping-with-covid-19

Tracking how the coronavirus is impacting school districts

https://www.educationdive.com/news/tracking-how-the-coronavirus-is-impacting-school-districts/578628/

Dear Families and Educators: Why Parent-Teacher Communication Is More Important Than Ever

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/choosing-starting-school/back-to-school/dear-families-and-educators-why-parent-teacher-communication-is-more?_ul=1*fvblmi*domain_userid*YW1wLXg1OXRZZFBFeURzOVNtd05BXzZoNmc.

Betsy DeVos Pushes Schools to Clear COVID Hurdles Without Special Favors

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/08/01/betsy-devos-pushes-schools-to-clear-covid.html

32 Ways To Live Your Best Life: ADHD Tips

https://www.additudemag.com/live-your-best-life-adhd/

Los Angeles Unified reaches deal with teachers over distance learning while other districts struggle to finalize plans

https://edsource.org/2020/los-angeles-unified-reaches-deal-with-teachers-over-distance-learning-while-other-districts-struggle-to-finalize-plans/637571

School days in Los Angeles will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a mix of live instruction and independent learning.

MzTeachuh's Favorite MLK Quote.

This is the bottom line.

Besides, love is the most powerful force on earth.

Educational Links 5/19/17

The Ultimate List: 50 Strategies For Differentiated Instruction

http://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/50-strategies-for-differentiated-instruction/?utm_content=bufferb5195&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

How Much Math Anxiety Is Too Much?

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/05/17/how-much-math-anxiety-is-too-much.html

Hooking Struggling Readers: Using Books They Can and Want to Read

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/hooking-struggling-readers-using-books-they-can-and-want-read 

The State of LD: Understanding the 1 in 5

http://www.ncld.org/the-state-of-learning-disabilities-understanding-the-1-in-5

How Parents Can Help Kids Develop A Sense Of Purpose

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/05/18/how-parents-can-help-kids-develop-a-sense-of-purpose/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

Goodbye ABCs: How One State is Moving Beyond Grade Levels and Graded Assessments

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-05-16-goodbye-abcs-how-one-state-is-moving-beyond-grade-levels-and-graded-assessments

Why so many students hate history — and what to do about it

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2017/05/17/why-so-many-students-hate-history-and-what-to-do-about-it/?utm_term=.5f9d8ffeddc9

Foundation of Social-Emotional Learning

http://www.bamradionetwork.com/edwords-blog/the-social-emotional-foundation

Game-Based Learning Takes Partisanship out of Civics Lessons and Provides Insight

http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/04/game-based-learning-takes-partisanship-out-civics-lessons-provides-insight?utm_content=buffer47315&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

When it comes to teaching students about the government, it’s hard to be nonpartisan — whether you are in a red or blue state. Teachers found this to be especially true during the contentious 2016 election.

Educational Links 5/7/17

ADHD vs ADD: The Three Types of Attention Deficit Disorder

https://www.additudemag.com/3-types-of-adhd/

Four Steps to Transform School Culture Through Summer Reading

https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2017/05/03/four-steps-to-transform-school-culture-through.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

The Importance of Staying Motivated for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues

https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/managing-feelings/feeling-victimized/the-importance-of-staying-motivated-for-kids-with-learning-and-attention-issues?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Ten Study Strategies for Students and Their Teachers

https://www.facultyfocus.com/resources/grading-and-feedback-resources/quizzes-and-exams-grading-and-feedback-resources/ten-study-strategies-students-teachers/

New 'State of Learning Disabilities' Report Tackles Stigmas

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2017/05/new_state_of_learning_disabili_1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnSpecialEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+On+Special+Education%29

How Trauma Affects Kids in School

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2017/05/how-trauma-affects-kids-in-school.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29

Ongoing exposure to neglect, abuse, homelessness or violence causes learning and behavior problems in children. Signs of trauma and tips for helping kids who've been traumatized.

Best Articles for Educators Week of 6/9/13

1.  The Lost Art of Teaching Soundly Structured Lessons

http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2013/06/04/fp_schmoker_lessons.html

 2. 25 Critical Thinking Strategies For The Modern Learner

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/25-critical-thinking-strategies-for-the-modern-learner/ 

3. The Role of Fathers in Their Child's Literacy Development: Pre-K

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/24187/?fb_ref=.T9uuUdwUrnM.like&fb_source=timeline

4. A “Fixed Mindset” Uses Up Valuable Mental Resources

http://anniemurphypaul.com/2013/06/a-fixed-mindset-uses-up-valuable-mental-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-fixed-mindset-uses-up-valuable-mental-resources 

5. Preventing the Summer Slide with DIY Tech and Science Projects

 http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2011/06/preventing-the-summer-slide-with-diy-tech-and-science-projects/

6. Summer Reading for Educators: My Favorites

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/summer-reading-for-educators-2013-mark-phillips  

7. Resources to Help Build Your Child’s Self Esteem

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/resources-help-build-child-self-esteem

 

Teacher Eval and Self-Esteem Tweets of the Day 11/26/12

1. Teacher Evaluations: 5 Steps For Ensuring Your Rights!

http://theeducatorsroom.com/2012/11/teacher-evaluations-5-steps-for-ensuring-your-rights/ 

2. Beyond Talent and Smarts: Why Even Geniuses Struggle

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/11/beyond-talent-and-smarts-why-even-geniuses-struggle/ 

 

3. Helping Your Young Child Build Self-Esteem

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/helping-your-child-build-self-esteem 

 I include this link because these kids should have been in school.

Girl in factory fire.

4. Bangladesh Garment Workers Die Producing Cheap Clothes

http://blog.amnestyusa.org/asia/bangladesh-garment-workers-die-producing-cheap-clothes/ 

5.  Teacher Quality and the Impact on Students with LD

http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/teacher-quality-impact-students-with-ld

6. 5 Tech-Buying Tips for Budget-Savvy Teachers

I want some.

http://www.weareteachers.com/community/weareteachers-blog/blog-wat/2012/11/15/5-tech-buying-tips-for-budget-savvy-teachers 

7.  SLIME 

http://tottreasuresnorthbay.blogspot.com/2012/06/slime.html