Educational Links 2/23/20

Reflections on Becoming More Culturally Responsive

https://www.edutopia.org/article/reflections-becoming-more-culturally-responsive

About Dyslexia

https://dyslexiaida.org/frequently-asked-questions-2/

20 Classroom Management Strategies and Techniques

https://www.prodigygame.com/blog/classroom-management-strategies/

Teaching Special Education

https://teach.com/careers/become-a-teacher/what-can-i-teach/special-education/

What is Academic Rigor, What Do We Do with It?

https://www.teachhub.com/what-academic-rigor-what-do-we-do-it

12 Ways to Support English Learners in the Mainstream Classroom

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/supporting-esl-students-mainstream-classroom/

The achievement gap in education: Racial segregation versus segregation by poverty

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2020/01/20/the-achievement-gap-in-education-racial-segregation-versus-segregation-by-poverty/

There are many reasons for persistence in the achievement gap, including that the legacy of separate and unequal may cause segregation in the past to have continued effects today. Looking directly at today’s situation—how important is today’s segregation per se? Black students mostly go to school with other Black students. Black students also mostly go to school with low-income students. Do either of these forms of segregation contribute to the racial achievement gap? 

Black History Month: Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution, History Channel

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution

https://www.history.com/specials/black-patriots-heroes-of-the-revolution

Many people don’t know that African Americans played an integral role in the fight for our country’s independence. Anchored by sit down interviews with NBA legend, best-selling author and esteemed activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as well as numerous esteemed historians and supported with archival material, “Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution” will cover both sides of the fight, highlighting black heroes of the American Revolution who stood up against British rule to help establish the United States of America, and, conversely, black loyalists who fought for the Crown—and the promise of freedom. The documentary will also present Abdul-Jabbar’s personal journey, revealing his own unique discovery of important historical figures like Crispus Attucks and others and how they helped change the perception of his own heritage.

The Death of Major Peirsons, painted by John Singleton Copley. Colonel Tye is pictured left from the center.

Black History Month Resources

History: Black History Month

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month

African American History Month
https://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/

Biography: Black History
https://www.biography.com/tag/black-history

Ten "Must Watch" Black History Documentaries

http://www.pbs.org/black-culture/explore/10-black-history-documentaries-to-watch/

Netflix Has You Covered This Black History Month

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/02/9356369/netflix-black-history-month-movies-shows-documentaries-2020

What To Watch: Black History Month Edition
https://www.pbs.org/articles/2020/02/what-to-watch-black-history-month-edition/

35 Inspiring, Joyful and Moving Movies You Should Stream for Black History Month 

https://parade.com/992714/beandrea-july/black-history-month-movies-streaming/

 

 42 Film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/42_(film)

Educational Links 2/6/20

What Separates a Good Blended Learning Program From a Bad One?

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1441644043303616609#editor/target=post;postID=2200590827129313614

What I Would Never Trade Away

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/positives-of-adhd/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=adult&fbclid=IwAR0HCUnkpHIA2z8RvtcAW5VWIWKwCJAjO5Z9SuEdvyczQ7tJwpczc7Z5iu0

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Schools

https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/importance-mental-health-awareness-schools1810.html?fbclid=IwAR1aEp6b-xGo0OiKP8RhTHjwmUk9HD9HLnkdBi0lj0UVuDtgVAa5-HnuF3g

How Strengthening Relationships with Boys Can Help Them Learn

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54878/how-strengthening-relationships-with-boys-can-help-them-learn?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Cool%20Cat%20Teacher&fbclid=IwAR27C5nH-B2ejniKjvx-7EBQ3RBtsqWFPTECpC9uW-RWdujVzdo2Gx5kRGI

Snapshots Of Understanding? 10 Smart Tools For Digital Exit Slips

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/smart-tools-for-digital-exit-slips/?fbclid=IwAR1a3GwiEvRjfJTtCQLqRyQUQqeOsNPYIAHmmIxpc8uQa6nKgb0Hy_5RFMI

6 Scaffolds That Deepen Independent Learning

https://www.edutopia.org/article/six-scaffolds-deepen-independent-learning?fbclid=IwAR3-GR1XZcQsaUerJZLnv_HWUfxMc0LC8tGCcGWc6J-5d8Z3wEhXm23V40k

3 Lessons Learned as a New Teacherprofessional development

https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-lessons-learned-new-teacher?fbclid=IwAR36HeNft_LTCIjc7Tu86bYKr4G4AppaKvf-IcZXtoAwpmR_D4A4SMDn_PA

Many new teachers are told they need to be more strict, but that may not be the best advice for everyone.

Educational Links 2/5/20

Misconception About Kids With Learning Differences In The Classroom

https://www.coolcatteacher.com/misconceptions-about-kids-with-learning-differences-in-the-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR2TF5KIbMsVDB3QFNfWGIZgKV_eZHGt0cJmb7nYdUtyGZ_z9sFuvfxh22Q

Educators, Take Note: The Census Is a Very Big Deal

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-01-31-educators-take-note-the-census-is-a-very-big-deal?utm_content=bufferbe663&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR2bCgars4D5Za_ZecmkYXZfk6ErYkQ9X04iSOi-fsehU6JRW8wpRuiLcgw

Teachers' Low Expectations for Students of Color Found to Affect Students' Success

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2017/05/teacher_expectations_black_students.html?cmp=soc-edit-fb&fbclid=IwAR2-3mQK_2NVzffvb5XcwffYYhtl0q3DijVoaQA1PNKCQepoOA5CJztcXSE

Why Taking Risks in the Classroom Pays off for Students—and Teachers

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-02-14-why-taking-risks-in-the-classroom-pays-off-for-students-and-teachers?utm_content=bufferb1078&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR3MND548OMq3eaV6hwSHXyDKOMTJsTla8NLS3wMQqKTYcQE3QUE3fwR_q8

41 Resources, Tools, And Apps To Improve Writing Skills

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/41-resources-tools-and-apps-to-improve-writing-skills/?fbclid=IwAR0yYgQbqO0VDjidVQkTtKHjlikS9PsU-FBSHvvCfhWxPV20cUf0g9Y5IMo

Why Special Education Is the Absolute Best Teaching Gig

https://www.weareteachers.com/why-special-education-is-the-best/?utm_content=1549918860&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0hDa2KyCSdIe4oJzU3x5avz-jRM_iKro7nzz64HyTIDUoMrml19dsKGGg

11 Underlying Assumptions Of Digital Literacy

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/11-underlying-assumptions-of-digital-literacy/?fbclid=IwAR36hg7fdfJSWKkrddgvPOyzU3wQbd0l6a2qqGzpLw7gG-8sUSAh773MaHA

In understanding the shift from literacy to digital literacy–or rather to understand them both in their own native contexts–it may help to take a look at the underlying assumptions of digital literacy.

Educational Links 1/27/20

Reclaim the Day: How to Ease the Teacher Time Crunch

https://www.edsurge.com/research/guides/reclaim-the-day-how-to-ease-the-teacher-time-crunch

Assessing Literacy Skills With One-on-One Conferencing

https://www.edutopia.org/article/assessing-literacy-skills-one-one-conferencing

Why Some Kids Have Trouble Following Directions

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/distractibility-inattention/why-some-kids-have-trouble-following-directions

The Practical Ed Tech Podcast - Episode 30 - New Game Templates and More

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/

How 'Slow Looking' Can Help Students Develop Skills Across Disciplines

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55231/how-slow-looking-can-help-students-develop-skills-across-disciplines

What Teachers Need to Know About Selective Mutism

https://www.weareteachers.com/selective-mutism/?utm_content=1547218805&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1CdaUvsMCO20y40TDnox3mrqmge4VStxA3Wc9r6cK0__faKO0XoTvrenI

What Teachers Can Change

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/in-the-evolution-of-education-is-less-more/

“Too many teachers are constantly thinking that if they had more time, resources and space they could make a difference. For some teachers that could be true, but for most the last thing they need is more. They need different, and that’s what they struggle with. It’s simple: if your teaching practice is not having an effect on your students’ performance, you must change.”

Educational Links 1/26/20

The Characteristics Of A Highly Effective Learning Environment

https://www.teachthought.com/learning/10-characteristics-of-a-highly-effective-learning-environment/

Helping Teens Find Purpose: A Tool For Educators To Support Students' Discovery

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/49012/helping-teens-find-purpose-a-tool-for-educators-to-support-students-discovery?fbclid=IwAR0WVD7_RuCl2SU4PUr0iKLe2_bNaHC3DKInDjohMqe9TwcKglWR4zEimJo

5 Highly Effective Teaching Practices

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/5-highly-effective-teaching-practices-rebecca-alber

Great Teaching Means Letting Go

https://wegrowteachers.com/great-teaching-means-letting-go/?fbclid=IwAR0PUIJpyYKuesPUFWUp6qVfiie9BbHDDSgWx5GPs4iYQPmPgk6-o9gPhs4

5 Ways to Prepare Every Student for the STEM Economy

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-01-21-5-ways-to-prepare-every-student-for-the-stem-economy?utm_content=buffer859c7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR0BqVdn7dxHJj2kwMf0FtLgDfj_A3bLEx8xgz3EdKkIQPbjgAr8wq8M-yI

How Making an Impact on the World Motivates Students

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/49341/how-making-an-impact-on-the-world-motivates-students?fbclid=IwAR17z6p21uJl_G--3n_yvAkPlov7hyr0Hy0wXytbstEJWVWdboHwKhKD3ks

Reflections on Becoming More Culturally Responsive

https://www.edutopia.org/article/reflections-becoming-more-culturally-responsive?fbclid=IwAR3xPQdTtznWGdg91-ZrNuT-bOh40Xk3OIQefSD1939je6UZ35CkjlLLJfA

Participants in a program on culturally responsive teaching practices share what they’ve learned about themselves—and how their teaching has changed as a result.

Start Your Garden in Class Now!

MzTeachuh: Start Your Garden in Class Now!: Spring is springing! How about researching a school garden? The students can start seedlings indoors now. So many positives about a garden-...

Educational Links 1/24/20

California Considers Permitting Students Excused Mental Health Days

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55195/california-considers-permitting-students-excused-mental-health-days

Finding the Right EdTech to Meet Students Needs

https://www.teachhub.com/finding-right-edtech-meet-students-needs

Supporting Students Affected by Trauma

https://www.edutopia.org/article/supporting-students-affected-trauma

Why Mistakes Matter in Creating A Path For Learning

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/48770/how-making-mistakes-primes-kids-to-learn-better?fbclid=IwAR3WBKVXAfdmtZKkfcCeo6-sK4W5SkCZG9jmBR2wQs3uzltJvhpW8dTsLfE

Could technology addiction help students in school?

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/01/22/could-technology-addiction-help-students-in-school/

Why a high-performing district is changing everything with competency-based learning

https://hechingerreport.org/why-a-high-performing-district-is-changing-everything-with-competency-based-learning/?fbclid=IwAR0GpuQzLUkM5ClIb6JOO3JWUyCDc0CY5wtSBdN19QVAqfYAK7CHGmfSUBA

You’ll Never Learn If You Can’t Remember

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/working-memory-tips-to-make-learning-stick/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=parent&fbclid=IwAR3DmVUG5UeN8qlmludPpceJ5yPslpaJDgBjZKfjs9xFuaI9UpB1DrBuMkA

Before something is learned, it must pass through working memory. People with ADHD are often distracted, and might need to re-read a worksheet three times before the information travels through their working memory to the long-term. This is a problem. Here are solutions.

Educational Links 1/25/20

What Is Dyslexia?

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia

Can Quality Pre-K and Career Training For Parents Break Cycle of Poverty?

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/48132/can-quality-pre-k-and-career-training-for-parents-break-cycle-of-poverty?fbclid=IwAR08DsSL4Hdb0YyEAtApb-5HWVBcjYwjFVdbtrQPAiU3bRHOBih8MrCA78M

WILL YOU STAND UP FOR INCLUSION?

https://www.thinkinclusive.us/will-you-stand-up-for-inclusion/

How 'Slow Looking' Can Help Students Develop Skills Across Disciplines

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55231/how-slow-looking-can-help-students-develop-skills-across-disciplines?fbclid=IwAR2vzdljUHp2w2nJA2I1_r26CQcl1jA4so0TAFpmHAVmaxr34FPXRSm5BKg

What Teachers Can Change

https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/in-the-evolution-of-education-is-less-more/

This Teacher Spent a Day as a 4th Grader. Now She's Rethinking Her Career

https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2020/01/21/this-teacher-spent-a-day-as-a.html?fbclid=IwAR1QPOlzNdpVJ37B5ofgUrsLpHyKtKExsar5VZuslndCr8YSRqvc2g5wLvs

In the Future, Today’s Education Will Look Like ‘19th-Century Medicine’

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-02-04-in-the-future-today-s-education-will-look-like-19th-century-medicine?utm_content=buffer9c2bf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR3zKHxaKloDMHvTfYp6BJv0ySLkDreo6_DQLr3wGoH-pPscAWN5xrLAc_s

The big secret in public education is that the variation in teacher quality is astounding. In America, it’s quite large. But in Canada the variation is much less pronounced. Why? Because they spend more time training their teachers, giving them the time and space to share lessons and take part in PLCs (professional learning communities).