Teacher Update: August 11, 2016: August 11, 2016

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, August 11, 2016. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

Why I Avoid the ‘Teachers’ Lounge’ and You Should, Too

The teachers' lounge isn't a place at all but a mentality that can creep up on educators unexpectedly and create a toxic school climate, writes Lauren Powell. Read more.

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Five Self-Empowering Things Teachers Can Do to Feel Appreciated This School Year

Teacher Carl Draeger says that teachers can stay inspired by networking with colleagues and putting forth bold ideas to improve classrooms. Read more.

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Study: Class Getting-to-Know-You Exercise Can Help Close Achievement Gaps

A new study found that when teachers and students of different races find common ground, communication opens up and they are more likely to have a positive relationship. Read more.

(Teaching Now)

U.S. Ed. Department Pushes Summer Reading With #ReadWhereYouAre
(Curriculum Matters)

What Happens to Student Learning When Teachers Change Positions in Schools?
(Teacher Beat)

Maryland District's Officials Seek to Drop Gifted and Talented Label
(On Special Education)

Ask a Scientist: What's the Best Type of Math to Teach in Kindergarten?
(Early Years)

Teachers in Common-Core States Have Big Say in Choosing Resources, Report Suggests
(Marketplace K-12)

As Nation's Students Become More Diverse, Teaching Corps Hasn't Kept Pace
(Learning the Language)

Districts Offer Additional Training for Teachers Taking Toughest Assignments
(Teacher Beat)

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TEACHER BLOGS

A Letter to My Incoming Students
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)

A Teacher Leadership Elevator Pitch and an Invitation to Write Your Own
(Prove It: Math and Education Policy)

Ten Non-Standard Ideas About Going Back to School
(Teacher in a Strange Land)

Connecting With Students Through Literature
(Work in Progress)

Arts for Everyone
(Capturing the Spark: Energizing Teaching and Schools)

Starting the New Year by 'Building Relationships'
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Students as Consultants: Reframing Teacher-Student Relationships
(Learning Deeply)

Teaching Global Children's Literature: What to Read and How to Read
(Global Learning)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

A Classroom Strategy: Building Scientific Ideas with Interactive Read-Alouds (Video)

Kaia Tomokiyo, a kindergarten teacher at Southern Heights Elementary in Seattle and Fallon King, a 1st and 2nd grade teacher at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien, Wash., share how teachers can use nonfiction texts to teach students about scientific modeling and inquiry. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK SPOTLIGHT

Growth Mindset

In this Spotlight, read how schools are embracing social-emotional learning, nurturing growth mindsets, and creating classroom opportunities for meaningful struggle. See other Spotlights.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PREMIUM WEBINAR - Wednesday, August 24, 2016, 2 to 3 p.m.

The Every Student Succeeds Act: The Implications for Education Companies

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What does the Every Student Succeeds Act mean for companies operating in the K-12 market? In this webinar, two guests with deep experience consulting K-12 providers on federal policy break down the implications of ESSA for education technology, district budgets, professional development, assessment, school interventions and other areas. Click here to attend this premium live event.

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