Teacher Update: November 10, 2016: November 10, 2016

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, November 10, 2016. View as web page.

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Changing the Teaching Profession in the Midst of a Storm

To help prepare and nurture the next generation of teachers, educators must remain positive and vocalize support for public education, says Annette Christiansen. Read more.

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Leaving the Classroom, But Still Part of the Team

Andrea Shunk left the classroom but remained in education. She explains the need for diverse professional roles that work together to enhance the teaching profession. Read more.

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The Election Is Over, But for Teachers, Hard Conversations Are Just Beginning

Teachers are grappling with how to discuss Donald Trump’s victory and the end of a divisive election with their students. Read more.

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MORE STORIES

How Should Reading Be Taught in a Digital Era?
(Education Week)

Black Teachers Feel Pigeonholed, Hindered as Professionals, Report Says
(Teaching Now)

More Powerful Than Campaign Cash? See Teachers' Unions Volunteering Stats
(Politics K-12)

What Is Quality English-Learner Teaching? No One Really Knows, Researcher Says
(Learning the Language)

California and Indiana Report Increased Interest in Teaching
(Teacher Beat)

Teaching Shakespeare With 21st Century Technology
(Education Week)

N.C. Gets New Insights on Teacher Turnover
(Teacher Beat)

California Adopts Framework for Teaching Science
(Curriculum Matters)

Project-Based Learning Tied to Improved Problem-Solving Skills
(Curriculum Matters)

New Survey Focuses on Best Practices in STEM Teacher-Training, Retention
(Curriculum Matters)

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TEACHER BLOGS

It's 'Vital' for Teachers to 'Integrate Controversial Topics Into Lessons'
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Civics Education: More Necessary Than Ever
(Global Learning)

Place Matters, II: How Where We Live Affects Our World
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)

Uncomfortable Conversations: Tools to Teach Current Events and Controversial Issues
(Global Learning)

Embracing the Hard Parts: 8 Video Resources for Authentic Learning Design
(Learning Deeply)

Amusing Ourselves Into Oblivion
(Teacher in a Strange Land)

The Potential of Personalized Learning From a Student With a Learning Disability
(Learning Deeply)

Reading Logs Suck!
(Work in Progress)

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Teacher Collaboration: Cross-Discipline Lesson Planning (Video)

Erin Gilrein, a 9th grade English teacher, and Jennifer Wolfe, a global studies teacher, both at Oceanside High School in Oceanside, N.Y., share how they have joint preparation sessions to create an interdisciplinary program that facilitates deeper learning for students. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

Response to Intervention

FREE! In this Spotlight, assess the challenges and opportunities for using RTI to improve math skills and consider whether RTI can work for teachers in addition to students. See other Spotlights.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Developing Students' Numerical Understanding and Skills With Marilyn Burns

Hear Marilyn Burns talk about lessons she's learned from her classroom teaching experiences. Marilyn will address building a teaching bridge between math and reading, learning from one-on-one math interviews, and implementing effective instructional strategies. Click here to attend this free live event.

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