Teacher Update: May 25, 2017: May 25, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, May 25, 2017. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

Unidentified Dyslexia Takes Heavy Toll

Teachers need to know how to identify early signs of dyslexia, so they can make sure dyslexic students have access to learning accommodations and support, says Kyle Redford. Read more.

(Teacher)

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SPECIAL REPORT

What Happens When Students Design Their Own Assessments?

An experimental network of Virginia schools is letting students devise projects to demonstrate what they've learned. Read more.

(Education Week)

• Special Report: Student Testing: What's Next

Trump's Budget Eliminates Funding for Teacher Training, Class-Size Reductions

The proposed budget from the Trump administration eliminates the Title II grant program, which pays for professional development and class-size reduction efforts. Read more.

(Teacher Beat)

• Proposed Budget Cuts for Disadvantaged Students Would Hit These States Hardest

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CTQ COLLABORATORY

How Students and Teachers Grow From Cultural Exchange
(Teacher)

States Look to Military Veterans to Fill Teaching Positions
(Teaching Now)

Reading and the Mind: An Interview With Daniel Willingham
(Curriculum Matters)

Video: Want Healthier Schools? This District Started With Its Teachers
(Rules for Engagement)

Teachers' Low Expectations for Students of Color Found to Affect Students' Success
(Teaching Now)

Teaching and Welcoming English-Learners: New Guide Offers Advice
(Learning the Language)

This Startup Will Do the Grading for Teachers—for a Fee
(Teacher Beat)

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TEACHER BLOGS

Teaching Can Be Tough, But We're 'Lucky'
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Do Teachers Belong in the Schoolhouse or on the School Board?
(An Edugeek's Guide to K-12 Practice and Policy)

Fidget, Jiggle, Twiddle, Wriggle: Bring Back Activity in Schools
(Teacher in a Strange Land)

What Happens When a Student Is Put Out of Class?
(Teacher-Leader Voices)

A Noticeable Shift in the Big Questions on Students' Minds
(Teaching for the Whole Story)

'Math Night' Brings Numbers and Fun Together
(Work in Progress)

COMMENTARY

We Need More STEM Teachers; Higher Ed. Can Help
(Education Week)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

Reflections on Practice & Growth (Video)

Former National Teachers of the Year reflect on how their instruction can better support their students' learning and growth. Teachers share how they expand their impact by constantly reassessing their work and collaborating with other teachers. Watch video.

(Teacher)

EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

Personalized Learning

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 1 to 2 p.m. ET

Weaving Project-Based Learning Into Rigorous High School Courses

This webinar examines the Knowledge in Action program, an attempt to incorporate project-based learning into the teaching of Advanced Placement courses. What lessons does the program offer for using project-based learning in rigorous courses at the high school level? Click here to attend this free live event.

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FREE WEBINAR - Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Mindfulness: Taking the Stress From Students' Tests

Learn what research and one innovative district have found about how to keep test stress from hurting your students' achievement. Click here to attend this free live event.

CHAT - Thursday, June 15, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Letting Students Take Ownership of Their Assessments

Student-led assessments allow students to demonstrate their learning in a meaningful, active way. Join us for a discussion on best practices and challenges of this work. Sign up here to receive an email reminder for this chat.

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5. Response: Teaching Can Be Tough, But We're 'Lucky' (Opinion)

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