Teacher Update: February 23, 2017: February 23, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, February 23, 2017. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

Clarifying the Truth: Teaching Islam in Our Age of Misinformation

History teachers need to be intentional about confronting misleading narratives that target groups based on religion or nationality, especially in the current political climate, writes Rachel Otty. Read more.

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New Ways to Have Old Conversations: Teaching Black History

Celebrating Black History Month in class should inspire students to think critically about equality and justice and appreciate a significant part of American history, writes William Anderson. Read more.

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Undocumented Teachers Shielded by DACA in Legal and Emotional Limbo

More than 100 Teach For America teachers are among 750,000 undocumented immigrants protected by the deferred-action policy, which President Trump has said is a "very difficult subject" for him. Read more.

(Education Week)

In W.Va., Teachers Turn Trump's 'Fake News' Attacks Into Teachable Moments
(Digital Education)

Should Job Shadowing Be a Requirement for Teacher License Renewal?
(Teacher Beat)

Austin District Warns Teachers Not to Talk to Students About Immigration Raids
(Teaching Now)

Home Visits With a STEM Twist
(Teacher Beat)

Feeling Slighted, District of Columbia Teachers Fire Back at Betsy DeVos
(Politics K-12)

AFT President Urges Big-City Mayors to Shield Immigrant Students, Families
(Learning the Language)

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TEACHER BLOGS

Don't Give Up on Coaching a Teacher
(The Art of Coaching Teachers)

Teachers of the Year in the Spotlight
(Capturing the Spark)

Performance Assessments Are 'Adaptable, Accessible, and Forgiving'
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Advice for New Teachers: Bring About Change
(Teacher in a Strange Land)

Twitter Can Improve Text-Based Class Discussion
(Work in Progress)

Is 'Should Guns Be Allowed in Schools' the Right Question?
(Leadership 360)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

A Classroom Strategy: The Line-Up Game (Video)

Elizabeth Iwaszewicz, a kindergarten teacher at Lafayette Elementary School in San Francisco, uses music to help students focus their attention as they line up. She uses Jeopardy!'s theme song to make the routine like a quick and timed game. Watch video.

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