Teacher Update: September 14, 2017: September 14, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, September 14, 2017. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

Creating a Safe Space for Students After a Disaster

A New Orleans school leader, who taught in one of the first schools to open after Hurricane Katrina, offers advice to educators in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Read more.

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• Amid Brutal Storm, Educators Gave Shelter, Hands-On Care

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CTQ COLLABORATORY

The Hardest Part of Leadership

In troubled times, teacher-leaders need to push past feelings of helplessness and lead transformative change, writes Megan Allen. Read more.

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TEACHING NOW

Video: Second-Year Teachers Share Some Advice for Rookies

Education Week asked two second-year teachers to share some tweets with advice for new teachers—and to reflect on their own triumphs and struggles their first year in the classroom. Read more.

Why ‘Learning Styles’ and Other Education Neuromyths Won’t Go Away
(Curriculum Matters)

To Improve Your Teaching, Focus on Others, a PD Program Says
(Teaching Now)

Chance the Rapper Is Starting an Awards Show for Educators
(Teaching Now)

The NY Times Tackled Teachers and Ed Tech. Social Media Responded
(Digital Education)

Thousands of Teachers at Risk of Deportation Under DACA Repeal
(Teacher Beat)

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TEACHER BLOGS

COMMENTARY

How Do I Prepare My Students for Jobs That May Soon Disappear?
(Education Week)

Author Interview: ‘Passionate Readers’
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

How to Cultivate Trust: Always Remember 5 to 1
(The Art of Coaching Teachers)

Do Perks for Teachers Compromise Their Integrity?
(Teacher in a Strange Land)

Mom Guilt and Career Ambitions
(Work in Progress)

It’s Time for Teacher Evaluation and It’s Only September!
(Leadership 360)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

Learning Subtraction Strategies by Talking Through Number Strings (Video)

Elementary math specialist Kristin Gray helps her 2nd graders understand different subtraction strategies by identifying and talking through their thought processes. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK QUIZ

Quiz Yourself: Assessment

How much do you know about the standardized testing landscape, how educators are using formative assessment to improve instruction, and how states and districts are supporting efforts on college and career readiness? See other quizzes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Inspire Student Success With Effective Educational Technology: Utilize Research to Shape Instruction

This webinar will cover the technology integration process and how to make educational research more accessible to teachers. Participants will also learn about the latest research on Istation’s integrated learning system. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: Istation

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Creating an SEL Roadmap: A District’s Journey to Support the Whole Child

Everett Public Schools, Wash., is undertaking a coordinated, districtwide approach to social-emotional learning (SEL). Join education leaders from Everett to learn about their journey to create a consolidated approach to behavior programs, tiered student support, and trauma-informed practices through the district’s use of social-emotional learning curriculum and data. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: Panorama Education and Second Step

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET

Access, Engage & Express: How to Personalize Learning Using the UDL Lens

Find out how educators can create a practical personalized learning classroom environment for every student. Join our webinar to learn instructional strategies that motivate students by incorporating their personal interests and natural ability to learn. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: Texthelp

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