Teacher Update: May 4, 2017: May 4, 2017

Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders, May 4, 2017. View as web page.

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Four Steps to Transform School Culture Through Summer Reading

How can teachers successfully mandate summer reading? Start with high expectations for all students, urban educator Leticia Skae says. Read more.

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Let's Put Creativity Back Into Math

Many students love to hate math, writes Sandra Anderson. But math class doesn't have to be so rigid: Teachers can help students explore math in ways that foster creative problem-solving skills. Read more.

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SPECIAL REPORT

Instructional Coaches Get Specialized Training

In-classroom coaching has proven benefits for teachers, but working with adult learners requires developing trust-building and communication skills. Read more.

(Education Week)

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MORE STORIES

Educators Share Their #BestPD, #WorstPD
(Education Week)

Inspired by His Students, High School Physics Teacher Writes Musical
(Teaching Now)

More Teachers Are Creating GoFundMe Campaigns to Pay for Classroom Supplies
(Teacher Beat)

What Are the Best Strategies for Effective Teacher Professional Development?
(Teaching Now)

Betsy DeVos to Teachers of the Year: This Administration Should Solicit Your Input
(Teaching Now)

How Can Teachers Use a 3-D Printer in Class? 5th Grade Class Used It for Service
(Teaching Now)

Study: Teachers Value Independent Reading but Lack Class Time for It
(Curriculum Matters)

New 'State of Learning Disabilities' Report Tackles Stigmas
(On Special Education)

AERA: What Do We Mean When We Talk About Teacher Shortages?
(Inside School Research)

There Are No Quick Fixes for Teacher Shortage, Report Warns
(Teacher Beat)

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TEACHER BLOGS

A Robo-Teacher Resigns
(Capturing the Spark)

Equity for Rural Schools Is 'Often Ignored'
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Have a Plan for Success
(Prove It: Math and Education Policy)

Take After-School Programs Off the Political Chopping Block
(Teacher-Leader Voices)

Planning a Demo Lesson: Critical Thinking Is Key
(Teaching for the Whole Story)

Hidden Learning in the 'Chamber of Secrets'
(Work in Progress)

COMMENTARY

Teaching Students to Talk Across the Aisle
(Education Week)

FEATURED TEACHING CHANNEL VIDEO

A Teacher's Analysis of When a Lesson Goes Wrong (Video)

Sarah Brown Wessling, an English teacher at Johnston High School in Iowa, shares how she bounces back after a 'bad' lesson. Overplanning can result in an overly complex lesson, so it's important to make changes as the lesson goes on, based on the needs of students. Watch video.

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EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

Parent and Community Engagement

FREE! In this Spotlight, learn how home-school connections can benefit English-Language Learners and their parents, how community voices are helping shape state ESSA plans, and how educators can provide parents with actionable information to support student learning. See other Spotlights.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

SPONSOR WEBINAR - Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Engaging the Eye: Building Literacy Via Visual Art

Fine art offers powerful opportunities to teach literacy and content knowledge, as does great literature. Join Lynne Munson, founder of Great Minds, as she reveals the power of art in the classroom. Click here to attend this free live event.

Content provided by: Great Minds

FREE WEBINAR - Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Coaching the Coaches: How Districts Can Support Teacher Leaders

Instructional coaching has become a popular and effective form of teacher professional development. This webinar will discuss best practices for districts to implement a successful coaching program, where coaches are supported, in addition to the teachers. Click here to attend this free live event.

Sponsored by: Walden University; Underwriting for this webinar has been provided by: The Joyce Foundation

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