Teacher Update: June 9, 2016: June 9, 2016

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, June 9, 2016. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

How to Fight Teachers’ 'Near Enemies'

To prevent burnout, teachers need to be aware of counterproductive habits masked as professional norms or expectations, writes teacher Justin Minkel. Read more.

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CTQ COLLABORATORY

What Do Beginning Teachers Really Need?

Supportive leadership and guidance from colleagues are critical to new teachers' success today, writes veteran educator Cindi Rigsbee. Read more.

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DIPLOMAS COUNT 2016: HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN

Vt. High School Takes Student Voice to Heart

At Harwood Union High School, students are deeply involved in shaping school life—including teaching and learning practices. Read more.

(Education Week)

Weird, Racist Math Test Has Been Surfacing in Classrooms for 20 Years
(Teaching Now)

Proposal Puts Teacher-License Portability Back in Spotlight
(Education Week)

How Much Does Good Teaching Have to Do With Personality?
(Teaching Now)

The Gates Foundation's Teaching Partnerships: 5 Early Research Takeaways
(Teacher Beat)

Disparities Continue to Plague U.S. Schools, Federal Data Show
(Education Week)

States Could Allow Students to Learn Coding Instead of Foreign Languages
(Learning the Language)

Traits of Top Principals: Q & A With New Leaders' Benjamin Fenton
(District Dossier)

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TEACHER BLOGS

When Having Grit Is a Bad Thing
(The K-12 Contrarian)

Rx for Teacher Burnout
(Teacher in a Strange Land)

The Career Path I Didn't Take: Ghost Ships in Education
(An Edugeek’s Guide to K-12 Practice and Policy)

Ability Grouping: Better for Students or Easier for Schools?
(Coach G's Teaching Tips)

Response: Making Grading Practices 'Specific, Constructive & Timely'
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

What Does it Mean to Be 'Educated' in the 21st Century?
(Work in Progress)

Keep Smiling: Three Ways to End the Year Strong
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)

What Candidates Should Be Saying About Education
(Prove It: Math and Education Policy)

Lessons Learned Preparing for TED That Will Inform Future Teaching
(Work in Progress)

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Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners (Video)

Geneviève DeBose, a 7th grade teacher at the Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists, differentiates instruction by using stations. She shares how she uses data during the planning process and co-teaches with special education teacher Linda Aldebot to meet the diverse needs of her students. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK SPOTLIGHT

Every Student Succeeds Act

In this Spotlight, learn what ESSA's implementation will mean for teacher evaluation, early-childhood programs, literacy, and more. See other Spotlights.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

The Summer Learning Opportunity: Engaging Students With STEM

Out-of-school programs can advance STEM knowledge and increase interest in STEM careers. Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for new ways to advance STEM interest with students while combatting summer learning loss, and how we can serve as partners to your schools. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: Boys & Girls Clubs of America

FREE WEBINAR - Thursday, June 23, 2016, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

The Education Week Tech Confidence Index: How Teachers View Educational Technology

The Education Week Tech Confidence Index is a brand new way to gauge views of educational technology. Learn more about teachers' scores on the Index. Participate in a discussion of implications for teachers, classrooms, learning, students, and schools. Click here to attend this free live event.

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