https://www.edutopia.org/article/new-supreme-court-decision-benefits-students-iep-elizabeth-w-barnes
A lawyer breaks down the jargon around the recent Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District ruling and shows how it benefits students.
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/oracy-classroom-strategies-effective-talk
School 21 develops confident students who can articulate their thoughts and learning with strategies like discussion guidelines and roles and structured talk...
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-summer-reading-suggestions/
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading, but where to start? There are so many great books out there. This video playlist provides some inspiration...
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/avoiding-flop-guide-project-inquiry-joshua-block/
To be an effective guide on the side, plan for every aspect of the project while remaining open to student ideas, needs, and understanding.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipping-the-non-flippable-classes-jon-bergmann/
Discover how some teachers have creatively applied the flipped learning model to increase quality class time in PE, woodworking, dance education, and...
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https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/i-literally-can-even-exploring-anxiety-good-classroom/
I Literally Can Even: Exploring Anxiety for Good in the Classroom
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/best-education-podcasts-betty-ray?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
These seven podcasts are the tip of the iceberg for hearing teachers discuss PLNs, school and teacher leadership, teaching strategies, STEM, PD, and more.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/era-of-teacherpreneur-heather-wolpert-gawron/
The teacherpreneur merges the image of the innovative classroom teacher with the risk-taking and entrepreneurial leadership we commonly associate with those...
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-closing-loop
A strategy for using a quick, whole-class reflection on content as a verbal exit ticket.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/authentic-family-community-engagement
Administrators can plan events to intentionally build authentic family and community engagement and better support students.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/addressing-imposter-syndrome-high-achieving-students
While thriving academically, some high-achieving students struggle with imposter syndrome, and there are a few ways educators can help.
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https://www.edutopia.org/up-front-next-chapter/
George Lucas on revving up for the future of Edutopia by supporting a Web-only platform with a strong community component.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/almost-paperless-literature-circles-ross-cooper/
By giving students jobs like Passage Picker, Psychologist, and Wonderer within their literature circles, you can foster critical thinking in a clearly defined...
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/sentence-stems-tips-classroom/
Teachers can improve their literacy lessons by combining phonics and vocabulary words with sentence stems.
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https://www.edutopia.org/profile/jane-hancock
Co-Director of the UCLA Writing Project
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-book-club-navigate-challenging-topics/
Setting expectations and providing protocols can help create an engaged and productive student discussion.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-ways-support-students-emotional-well-being-during-pandemic/
These research-backed strategies can help students feel connected during a time of physical isolation.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/animal-observation-middle-school-boosts-curiosity
Animal observation provides an engaging way for middle school students to build their curiosity and critical thinking skills.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/assessment-tool-using-comic-strips/
Taking advantage of an assessment tool using comic strips gives students a chance to be creative and increases their engagement in class.
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https://www.edutopia.org/profile/joelie-mccrary
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/adhd-girls-what-teachers-should-know
By knowing how to identify ADHD in girls, teachers can work with parents and create supports to help neurodiverse students succeed.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/helping-students-connect-community/
Teachers can help students connect with their community to build empathy and a better understanding of the impacts of their actions.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/quick-ways-integrate-tech-classroom?open=comments-sidebar
Check out these quick ways to integrate tech in the classroom. Find quick wins using familiar tools to engage your students.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/NSTA-Jeff-Goldstein-enthusiasm-science-integrated-studies/
The astrophysicist and director of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE) on why science teachers are the future of this nation.
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/student-centered-model-blended-learning
When educators at a DC high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-qr-codes-to-build-audio-library-jacqueline-fiorentino-christopher-albrizio/
QR codes can be used to turn the books in your class library into audiobooks, which can help guide your students to their personal literacy goals.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-ways-school-leaders-can-fight-burnout
A middle school principal shares how she is getting through tough times by focusing on what really matters at her school.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/brain-based-learning-resources/
Browse a list of articles, videos, and other links for exploring the connection between education and neuroscience.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/nature-based-lessons-young-students
Nature-focused lessons for young students don't have to be long. Even short periods of time outside provide enriching learning opportunities.
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/flipped-learning-toolkit
Thinking about flipping your classroom? Flipped-learning pioneers Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams walk you through the steps you need to take to make blended...
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https://www.edutopia.org/profile/andrew-mcnally
Critical Writing Program, University of Pennsylvania
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/introducing-social-media-lower-elementary-beth-holland?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-parentingangle
Beth Holland, communication coordinator and instructor at EdTech Teacher, gives three age-appropriate examples of introducing social media to children in the...
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/challenge-based-learning-engages-students/
Challenge based learning engages students by providing them with opportunities to solve real-world problems.
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https://www.edutopia.org/ning-social-network-adults/
Ning, primarily geared toward adults, is more a place to create social networks rather than a social network in itself. Lots of social-networking groups are...
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-classroom-third-teacher
Using the classroom as a third teacher (in addition to themselves and other students) helps teachers give students a voice in their learning.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-tech-tools-distance-learning-and-beyond?fbclid=IwAR00isBWATNh6gzo2YU5oBidd0KttKKyu51Gx7UONHyo0DvN0eQZl6q8w-s
These (mostly) free tools make it easier for teachers to connect with remote students and provide plenty of ways to engage them.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/poetic-writing-kindergarten
Teachers can introduce poetic writing in kindergarten by having students observe the natural world and record their thoughts.
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https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/10-fun-filled-formative-assessment-ideas/
Whether you're a formative assessment newbie or a veteran, these techniques can help spice up how you check for understanding in the classroom. They range from...
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/NSTA-Jeff-Goldstein-enthusiasm-science-integrated-studies
The astrophysicist and director of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE) on why science teachers are the future of this nation.
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/connecting-science-to-problem-solving-in-the-real-world?open=comments-sidebar
Tackling authentic problems in science helps students see the link between the lab and the challenges facing our world—and builds skills.
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https://www.edutopia.org/outside-in-walden-project-helps-students-see-forest-for-trees/
In the muddy Vermont woods, teens discover science, community, and a newfound love of learning.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/challenging-one-to-one-model-amanda-paquette/
A look at how one school district is blending the bring-your-own-device and 1:1 classroom technology models to meet students' needs.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/mathematical-habits-of-mind-cindy-bryant
In math (and all STEM subjects), we should encourage a mindset in which students know what to do when they don't know what to do.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/student-friendly-success-criteria
Developing and designing an effective assessment requires first deconstructing the standards into student-friendly success criteria.
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/school-hallway-makeover-dedicates-space-curiosity-exploration?utm_content=linkpos2&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2023-08-09
By turning a plain old hallway into a destination that every class visits regularly to tinker and play, a school made limited resources go further and saw...
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-elementary-students-mathematicians/
Teaching elementary students about real-life mathematicians can help them form positive ideas about their own math skills.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/modeling-constructive-online-behavior-david-cutler
As teens construct their digital footprint, model thoughtful use of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogging to help them stand out to college admission...
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-teaching-lincoln
National interest in president Abraham Lincoln is at an all-time high. Take advantage of the buzz with this playlist of Lincoln-related videos and resources...
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/series-reading-program-creating-culture-reading/
At Walter Bracken STEAM Academy, 100 percent of the fifth-grade students are meeting grade-level fluency standards in reading.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/tips-to-transform-learning-space-beth-holland
Attract students to libraries and other rooms of learning by creating agile, inviting spaces with makerspace elements and, most importantly, a community...
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https://www.edutopia.org/educational-video-picks-october-2010
Here's the archive of links to VideoAmy's educational video picks from October 2010.
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/heart-brain-connection-neuroscience-social-emotional-and-academic-learning/
Neuroscientist Richard Davidson presents his research on how social and emotional learning affects the brain.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/helping-students-cope-violent-world-richard-curwin
Strategies for helping children make sense of a violent world include historical perspective, risk assessment of their daily lives, writing to leaders, and...
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-lead-positivity/
When administrators maintain a sense of optimism, their teams act with more confidence and collaborate more effectively.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/differentiation-challenge-all-students
Whether students are ahead of their peers or behind, teachers can use differentiation to challenge all of them to think critically.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/bad-for-brain-unsustainable-models-judy-willis-md
Blogger and neurologist Judy Willis MD demonstrates how the US educational model, designed for the industrial age, is becoming unsustainable as it attempts to...
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/clarity-brevity-6-word-memoirs-jonathan-olsen
History teacher, curriculum coordinator and NY Times contributor Jonathan Olsen introduces us to the six-word memoir, a simple, concise language arts tool for...
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-young-students-how-use-multiple-sources/
Two literacy experts offer strategies for helping elementary and middle school students understand how to use and synthesize different sources for research.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/QR-codes-teaching-andrew-miller
Blogger and PBL specialist Andrew Miller offers an array of creative suggestions for using Quick Response codes in the classroom.
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https://www.edutopia.org/thom-maynes-diamond-mind/
The iconoclastic Mayne proves to be as provocative in making conversation as in designing buildings.
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https://www.edutopia.org/profile/lisa-carr/
High School Counselor
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/most-of-mentor-for-students-pbl-suzie-boss/
Blogger Suzie Boss provides pointers for teachers on how best to utilize adult mentors who help their students with projects.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/celebrate-earth-day-with-5-hands-on-activities?open=comments-sidebar
Help your students understand how they can create positive change in the environment with these engaging Earth Day activities.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/importance-personal-essay-high-school/
The importance of the personal essay in high school goes beyond the college application; it can nurture self-reflection and creativity.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-elementary-math-fact-fluency
Consistently building elementary math fact fluency with games and other activities helps students go beyond simple memorization.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-are-some-kids-thriving-during-remote-learning
Though remote learning during the pandemic has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-online-space-student-art-builds-community/
When students can see and comment on the art created by their peers, they learn empathy and communication skills.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/smashing-silos-ainissa-ramirez/
Science evangelist Ainissa Ramirez explains what's wrong with the teaching approach of simplification-by-isolation, and encourages us to smash the subject...
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https://www.edutopia.org/profile/emily-rankin
Deputy Head / Head of Academics
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/school-built-personalization/
Sal Khan founded a school on the same principles of personalization that drove the success of his YouTube tutorials.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-i-stay-teaching/
A veteran teacher shares the motivations that have driven his work with students for more than two decades.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/making-makerspace-everythings-going-well-kevin-jarrett?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
In part six of his year-long series, Kevin Jarrett reflects on his middle school makerspace's successes and growth opportunities, with an eye on the upcoming...
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/writing-conclusions-phantom-endings-exercise-caroline-trull/
Guest Blogger Caroline Trull introduces phantom endings, an ELA compositional exercise that teaches students how a concluding paragraph works and how to write...
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/evaluating-intervention-programs/
By evaluating intervention programs, administrators can outline what they hope to achieve and how closely the programs are being followed.
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/a-mobile-dilemma-tom-whitby
With mobile devices an irrevocable part of kids' lives, guest blogger Tom Whitby suggests that teachers need to become mobile-savvy as well if they hope to...
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-create-community-virtual-classroom?utm_content=linkpos3&utm_campaign=weekly-2020-08-19&utm_source=edu-legacy&utm_medium=email
By establishing routines that address the challenges of online learning, teachers can help students in grades 3 to 8 feel a sense of belonging.
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