Teacher Update: April 27, 2017: April 27, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, April 27, 2017. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

Teaching Immigrant Students to Look Forward

Undocumented students face an uncertain future. Teachers shouldn't make light of their challenges, but must also encourage them to pursue their dreams, Mary Ann Zehr writes. Read more.

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CTQ COLLABORATORY

Five Ways to Bring Creativity Back to the Middle Grades

In a climate of high-stakes testing and a focus on standards, teachers should still make room for creativity in their lessons. Students need the freedom and encouragement to explore complex topics in different ways and take ownership of their learning, writes Kimberly Long. Read more.

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SPECIAL REPORT

School Districts Update Professional Development

Classroom needs, as well as new requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act, are leading to creative approaches to improving teachers' own learning and making it more effective. Read more.

(Education Week)

• Read the Report: Smart Strategies for Teacher Professional Development

'Do Not Underestimate' the Power of High-Quality STEM Teachers, Bill Clinton Says
(Teaching Now)

In Elementary School Science, What's at Stake When We Call an 'Argument' an 'Opinion'?
(Curriculum Matters)

Here's What the U.S. Can Learn About Teaching Quality From Top Countries
(Teaching Now)

Humanities Teacher at Boston Charter School Named 2017 Teacher of the Year
(Teaching Now)

Educators, Scientists Gather on National Mall to March for Science
(Curriculum Matters)

Video: 5 Ways Teachers Can Facilitate 'Transfer of Learning'
(Teaching Now)

Los Angeles Unified School District Not Lovin' McTeacher's Nights
(Teacher Beat)

What Students Should Know About Syria
(Curriculum Matters)

Do Messages About Social-Emotional Learning Harm Students of Color?
(Rules for Engagement)

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TEACHER BLOGS

Day of Silence Sends a Message Worth Hearing
(Capturing the Spark)

ELL Students 'Are No Strangers to the Art of Argumentation'
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

How to Get Involved in Education Policy With a Pencil and 2 Friends
(An Edugeek's Guide to K-12 Practice and Policy)

Islands and Myths: What Happens When We Don't Value Storytellers
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)

Teaching Students to Dissect Questions for Deeper Learning
(Work in Progress)

Time Management Is a Necessary (and Teachable) Skill
(Learning Deeply)

COMMENTARY

Make Mock Elections Mandatory
(Education Week)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

A Math Strategy: Which One Doesn't Belong? (Video)

Ryan Reilly, a 1st grade teacher at White Center Heights Elementary School in Seattle, and Donella Oleston, a kindergarten teacher there, teach students how to make evidence-backed claims when reasoning about groups of objects. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

Maker Education

FREE! In this Spotlight, learn how schools are embracing student-driven learning, ensuring equity in maker education, and providing students with opportunities to develop real-world skills. See other Spotlights.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JOB FAIR - Thursday, April 27 from 11 AM to 2 PM ET

Education Week Online Job Fair for STEM Teachers — Secure a Job for This Fall!

Chat 1:1 w/recruiters looking to fill STEM teaching jobs for the 2017-2018 school year. Join this event from anywhere (home, school or your office) and network in a low stress environment. NYC Dept. of Ed., Boston Public Schools, Chicago Public Schools, and Oakland Unified School District (outside of San Fran, CA) are all hiring - plus many more! Register now.

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

How Schools Improve by Engaging Families

Empowering families to be partners in school improvement is critical for student success. Join education leaders from Denver Public Schools and the Rhode Island Department of Education to learn how system leaders partner with families to create and sustain great schools. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: Panorama Education

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Thursday, May 4, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Bringing Coding & Creativity to the Classroom

In this timely webinar, you’ll hear directly from expert educators about how they brought coding and creativity to their classrooms. You’ll also learn how tools like littleBits can give students the foundations they need in engineering and coding. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: littleBits

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