Teacher Update: October 19, 2017: October 19, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, October 19, 2017. View as web page.

FIRST PERSON

Does It Matter Whether Kids Like School?

Teachers should create happy classrooms to help their students thrive. Justin Minkel shares three ways to foster this joy of learning. Read more.

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FROM EDUCATION WEEK AND NPR

Raising Kings: A Year of Love and Struggle at Ron Brown College Prep

In a three-part audio series, Education Week and NPR explore the trials and triumphs of Washington, D.C.'s new public high school for young black men, Ron Brown College Prep. Read more.

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CTQ COLLABORATORY

From Tracking to ‘on Track,’ Here’s How One Teacher Transformed Math Education at His School

When teachers recognize a problem in the school system, they have a responsibility to advocate for change, writes Nick Tutolo. Here’s how he changed his school’s policy on advanced math classes. Read more.

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MORE STORIES

Where Teachers Can and Can’t Afford to Live
(Teacher Beat)

Despite 'Discomfort,' Many Teachers Still Teach ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ Here’s Why
(Teaching Now)

Substitute Teaching: The ‘Elephant in the Classroom’
(Education Week)

Teachers Are Finding Innovative Ways to Use Robots in Class
(Teaching Now)

Does Test Prep Harm Teaching? Maybe Not as Much as We Think
(Curriculum Matters)

Educators Want to Rethink the Way Students Learn Science
(Teaching Now)

Participation in Teachers’ Unions Is Down, and Likely to Tumble Further
(Teacher Beat)

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TEACHER BLOGS

COMMENTARY

10 Disruptions That Will Revolutionize Education
(Education Week)

How Purpose Can Ground a Struggling Teacher
(The Art of Coaching Teachers)

We Shouldn’t Always Feel Comfortable: Why ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Matters
(The Intersection: Culture and Race in Schools)

A Simple Solution to the ‘Do Now Dilemma’
(Teaching for the Whole Story)

Thoughts on Becoming a Leader
(Work in Progress)

How Is Homework Helping Students Learn?
(Leadership 360)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

A Co-Teaching Strategy: Sharing Formative Assessment Notes (Video)

Kris Carey, a 5th grade dual language teacher at Banting Elementary School in Waukesha, Wis., explains how she and her co-teacher take notes during class groupwork sessions. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK FREE QUIZ

Quiz Yourself: Literacy Instruction

How much do you know about how invented spelling affects early literacy skills, how digital tools are transforming how students read, and what literacy provisions are included in the Every Student Succeeds Act? See other quizzes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Creating a Collaborative Classroom to Actively Engage Students in ELA and Math Learning for Grades 6-12

Join SpringBoard product managers and former SpringBoard teachers to find out how the ELA and Math instructional programs for grades 6–12 foster collaboration in the classroom while encouraging students to work toward established goals. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: SpringBoard

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Motivating Student Success: Leaders on SEL, Confidence, and Motivation

Leading educators will share valuable insights on student success, motivation, and social and emotional learning. They’ll offer practical advice on how to increase motivation and share their inspiring stories of achieving a new definition of student success. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: Reading Plus

FREE WEBINAR - Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 , 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Responding to Hurricanes and Natural Disasters: Houston, Miami Technology Chiefs Share Lessons and Tips

How can district technology leaders prepare for natural disasters? What should be the focus of their crisis-response efforts? Join two CTOs as they provide practical tips and advice, on everything from communicating with vendors to when to unplug the copy machines. Click here to attend this free live event.

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4. We Shouldn't Always Feel Comfortable: Why 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Matters (Opinion)

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